Pharmacology and therapeutics Flashcards
what types of allergens are most likely to be found in undisturbed air in homes? (2)
Cat and Dog (DM and cockroach allergens settle quickly)
which allergen extracts are standardized? (5)
Grass
Ragweed
Cat
DM
venom
what is the probable effective dose range in biologic allergy units (BAU) for cat IT?
1000-4000 BAU
what does the blue allergen vial indicate (vol/vol)?
1:100 vol/vol (Green-Blue-Yellow-Red)
what cytokines do you expect in increase after IT? (4)
Th1-associated cytokines (IFN gamma, IL-12)
Treg-associated cytokines (IL-10, TGF-beta)
what other grass is cross-reactive to Timothy grass? (6)
other northern grasses (orchard, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial rye, sweet vernal, fescue, and red top)
how long does cat allergen remain in homes after cat removal?
4-6 months
which allergen extracts contain proteolytic enzyme which degrade pollen?
mold and cockroach
which venom extracts can be mixed together? (2)
Vespid venoms (hornets and yellow jacket)
what is the effective maintenance dose for most inhalant allergens?
5 - 20 ug of the major allergen per 0.5mL maintenance dose
what is the probable effective dose range in biologic allergy units (BAU) for DM immunotherapy?
500-2000 BAU
what percent of allergen IT injections lead to systemic reactions?
0.2% of injections lead to SR
which allergens/formulations are available with SLIT? (4)
Timothy grass
5 grass mix (northern grass: timothy, orchard, kentucky blue, perennial rye, sweet vernal)
Short ragweed
DM
what type of COX inhibition is generally tolerated in patients with AERD?
Selective inhibition of COX-2
what is the function of H4 receptor? (3)
pro-inflammatory
eosinophil
mast cell chemotaxis
LTB4 can lead to chemotaxis of which cell types? (2)
neutrophils and eosinophils
which antihistamines can be used with precaution in patients with renal failure?
Loratadine and 1st-gen antihistamines.
- for pt with hepatic failure, fexofenadine
in pts with AERD, COX inhibitor decreases the production of what prostaglandin product, leading to increased cys-LT production?
PGE2
between formoterol and salmeterol, which one has earlier onset of action?
Formoterol; salmeterol has a more lipophilic side chain, leading to slower onset
what enzyme does theophylline inhibit, leading to increase in cAMP?
phosphodiesterase
which antibiotics result in increased serum levels of theophylline? (2)
Macrolides and ciprofloxacin
which medications decrease glucocorticoid metabolism? (3)
Ketoconazole, oral contraceptives, macrolides
what type of intranasal spray is recommended for treatment of intermittent seasonal allergic rhinitis/ non allergic rhinitis?
intranasal antihistamine
which antihistamine has potential side effect of increased appetite and weight gain?
Cyproheptadine
what are some examples of ultra long activating beta agonists? (3)
carmoterol, indacaterol, vilanterol
which mediators are inhibited with the use of zileuton? (2)
LTB4 and cyst-LT
which phase (early vs late) to antigen challenge is prevented with use of mast cell stabilizers?
both early and late
which muscurinic receptor is responsible for bronchodilatory effect?
M2 receptor
what are the adverse effects of steroid? (7)
STEROID
- Stunted growth
- Thrush
- Eyes/Endocrine (inc IOP, cataract, glaucoma)
- Rage (psychiatric)
- Osteopenia/osteoporosis/Obesity
- Immunosuppression
- Dysphonia/ Diabetes/ Derm effects
Patient is being treated with a protease inhibitor for his HIV and also inhaled steroids for his asthma. what side effect should be considered due to potential drug interaction?
Cushing’s syndrome/ adrenal suppression
cyclosporine (CsA) and tacrolimus function by binding to which type of proteins?
immunophilins
- CsA binds to cyclophilin
- tacro binds to FK-binding protein
what is a potential cause of renal insufficiency when treating patients with IVIG?
hyperosmolar renal damage induced by breakdown of sucrose (used as a stabilizer in IVIG preparations)
which constant heavy chain domain does omalizumab bind to on IgE
CH3 domain (Fc portion)
how does omalizumab affect total/bound IgE vs free IgE?
increases total/bound IgE (complexes are eliminated slowly)
decreases free IgE
which of the biologics approved for asthma has shown no improvement in lung function?
omalizumab
of the biologics approved for allergic diseases, which have a black box warning for anaphylaxis? (2)
omalizumab and benralizumab
which biologic is associated with increased herpes zoster infections?
mepolizumab
which immunosuppressant binds to FKBP-12 and ultimately inhibits mTOR?
Rapamycin/sirolimus
removal of this molecule reduced the thrombotic effect of immunoglobulin replacement
Factor XIa
monoclonal Ab that is well-known to most commonly cause secondary hypogammaglobulinemia
rituximab
only monoclonal Ab that is approved for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis
dupilumab
eculizumab inhibits a complement protein leading to increased susceptibility to which microbe?
Neisseria
how many grams of ointment are needed to cover the body of an average adult?
30g
drug fever is an example of which type of hypersensitivity reaction?
type 3
contact dermatitis is an example of which type of hypersensitivity reaction?
type 4a
what is the conjugated pneumococcal vaccine? what is the unconjugated pneumococcal vaccine?
PCV-13 is conjugated
PSV-23 is unconjugated
what are three contraindications to receiving another dose of the same vaccine?
anaphylaxis
encephalopathy
Gullian-Barre syndrome
what is the name and mechanism of a monoclonal Ab used to treat moderate to severe eczema?
Dupilumab, anti-IL-4 alpha
what is the name of the major determinant in PCN allergy?
Benzylpenicilloyl polylysine (Pre-Pen)
what percent of patients with EBV develop a rash and given an aminopenicillin (amox, amp)?
80%
what is the name of the blistering disease due to vancomycin hypersensitivity?
linear IgA bullous dermatitis
what mechanism of reactions are contraindications to desensitization?
exfoliative or blistering skin reactions and immune complex-mediated reactions.
What is one mechanism for the therapeutic benefit of IVIG therapy in autoimmune disorders?
IVIG increases expression of FcgRIIb expression and binds to it –> delivers inhibitory signals to B cells and myeloid cells to decrease Ab production and dampen inflammation
list of TNF alpha blockers (5)
- infliximab
- adalimumba
- certolizumab
- golimumab
- etanercept
what is Tocilizumab
anti IL-6R mAb
what is Sarilumab
anti IL-6R mAb
Abatacept MOA
- CTLA4-Ig.
- binds and inhibits to the costimulatory molecules CD80 and CD86 on APCs
what is rituximab
anti-CD20 mAb
effective maintenance dose for most aeroallergens
- 5-20 mcg per 0.5mL
- 1000-4000 BAU or AU
effective maintenance dose for cat
1000 - 4000 BAU
effective maintenance dose for dog
15 mcg Can f 1
effective maintenance dose for DM
500-2000 AU
effective maintenance dose for Bermuda
300-1500 BAU
effective maintenance dose for grass
1000 - 4000 BAU
effective maintenance dose for short ragweed (2)
6-12 mcg Amb a 1 OR 1000-4000 BAU
Pregnancy Class B antihistamines (3)
- loratadine
- cetirizine
- levocetirizine
antihistamines that can be used in renal failure (2)
loratadine and first gen antihistamines
antihistamines that can be used in hepatic failure (1)
fexofenadine
adverse effects of beta-agonists (7)
- tremor
- tachycardia
- prolonged QT/ arrhythmias
- myocardial ischemia
- transient increased hypoxia
- high glc
- low potassium, magnesium