Rheumatic Disorders (Med Chem) - Block 1 Flashcards
What is the gold standard for DMARDs?
Methotrexate
What are examples of conventional syntheitic DMARDs?
- Methotrexate (MTX)
- Leflunomide (LEF)
- Sulfasalazine (SSZ)
- Hydroxycholorquine (HCQ)
What are examples of targeted synthetic DMARDs?
- Tofacitinib
- Upadacitinib
- Baricitinib
How components are inhibited by methotrexate?
Disrupts cell division and increases anti-inflammatory effects by adenosine by inhibiting:
1. Dihydrofolic acid reductase (DHFR)
2. Thymidylate synthetase (TYMS)
3. Amino-imidazolecarboxamide ribonecleotide transformylase (AICART)
Describe the MOA of methotrexate?
- Inhibits TYMS blocking thymine production
- Inhibits DHFR that disrupts DNA methylation and methionine stores
- Inhibits AICART increasing adenosine
* Increased AICAR inhibits ADA (adenine deaminase) and AMP deaminase) blocking the production of guanine (i.e. purine synthesis)
Processes cause disruption in purine and S phase
How is Methotrexate eliminated? And how does it affect concomitant therapies
OAT1, OAT3, MRP2/4
NSAIDs reduce glomerular filtration and inhibit OAT1/3 and MRP2/4 reducing MTX clearance
Methotrexate
CI, ADR
CI: teratogenic, hepatic and renal impairment
ADR: GI toxicity (ulcerative stomatits and diarrhea), hepatotoxicity (fibrosis and cirrhosis), malignant lymphoma
Describe the MOA of Leflunomide?
Teriflunomide (active) inhibits dihyrooradate dehydrogenase (DHODH)
What is the importance for DHODH?
Rate limiting step of pyrimidine synthesis arresting B cell and T cell proliferation
Describe the difference between leflunomide and methotrexate?
Leflunomide
ADR, CI, BBW
ADR: D/N/V, rashes, alopecia, HTN
CI: liver impairment, pregnancy
BBW: fetal toxicity, hepatotoxicity
MOA of sulfasalazine? What are the metabolites?
Prodrug that is metabolized by colonic bacteria and produce active metabolites:
1. Sulfapyridine: bacterial DNA synthesis inhibitor
2. 5-ASA: NSAID concnetrated in the synovial fluid
Sulfasalazine
Brand, CI, ADR
Azulfidine
CI: Hemolysis in G6PD def (hemolytic anemia), sulfa allergy, salicylate allergy, different types of anemia
ADR: GI distress, photosensitivity, oligospermia, alopecia, orange-yellow urine or skin, reduces absorption of folic acid and digoxin
MOA of Hydroxychloroquine
- Blocks the activation of antigen presenting cells
- Prevents acidification of the lysosome and antigen processing -> blocking antigen presentation
- Prevents endosomal TLR signaling (7,8,9) and subsequent cytokine production
Hydroxychloroquine
Brand, DI, ADR
Plaquenil
DI: Digoxin, antacids
ADR: Ocular toxicity, cardiac, ear disorders, GI and skin effects
Describe the components of the JAK stat signaling pathway?
- Tyrosine kinase receptor that acts as a cytokine and GFR on immune cells
- Cytokine binds to JAK-R
- JAK phosphorylates STAT which serves as a transcription factor
- STAT activates transcription and production of cytokines
Tofacitinib
Brand, MOA, BBW, ADR, CI
Xeljanz
MOA: 1st generation Pan Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor (JAKi) that blocks JAKs 1-3
* Inhibits cytokine and growth factor induced JAK-STAT pathway signaling
BBW: TB, infection, malignancies, MACE, thrombosis
ADR: Increase in TC, bone marrow suppression, GI perforations, Infection
CI: Should not be combined with potent immunosuppressive agents or bDMARDs
* Avoid live vaccines
Baricitinib
Brand, MOA, BBW, ADR, CI
Oluminant
MOA: Inhibits cytokine and growth factor induced by JAK1 and JAK2 signaling
BBW: TB, infection, malignancies, MACE, thrombosis
ADR: Increase in TC, bone marrow suppression, GI perforations, Infection
CI: Should not be combined with potent immunosuppressive agents or bDMARDs
* Avoid live vaccines
Upadacitinib
Brand, MOA, BBW, ADR, CI
Rinvoq
MOA: JAK1 selective inhibitor
* Inhibits cytokine induced JAK1 signaling by blocking IL6 and IFN
BBW: TB, infection, malignancies, MACE, thrombosis
ADR: Increase in TC, bone marrow suppression, GI perforations, Infection
CI: Should not be combined with potent immunosuppressive agents or bDMARDs
* Avoid live vaccines
What is a chimeric mAb?
4/12 domains are murine (2-VL and 2VH)
What is humanized mAb?
murine CDRs grafted into human mAb (IgG)
What is fully human?
the protein sequence is fully human
What is pegylated fab fragment?
polyethylene glycol is attached to the Fab portion of an IgG antibody
What are receptor Fc fusion?
functional receptor protein joined to the Fc portion of IgG
What more humanized the more/less immunogenic the mAb
Less
What are the disadvantages of having more immunogenicity?
Can lead to hypersensitivity producing antibodies against the therapeutic antibody
Prefix for chimeric?
Ximab
Prefix for human?
Umab
Prefix for humanized?
zumab
Prefix for mouse?
omab
Prefix for cept?
Fab protion has been replaced with receptor protein sequence
What are biosimilars?
same aa sequence as original mAb but produced from a different clone and can have different glycosylations
What are the functions of monoclonal antibodies?
mAbs are able to bind to their specific target and induce an effector function:
1. Neutralization/Blocking
1. Complement-Mediated Cytotoxicity (CDC)
1. Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity (ADCC)
1. Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Phagocytosis (ADCP)
What occurs during Antibody Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity (ADCC)?
- Antibodies bind to membrane-surface antigens on the target cell
- Cells expressing Fc receptors recognize bound antibodies
- Crosslinking of Fc receptors triggers degranulation into lytic synapse
- Target cell dies by apoptosis requiring Fc region
What occurs during complement dependent cytotoxicity (CDC)?
- Antibodies bind to membrane surface antigecns on the target cell
- Multiple pathways elicit a complement cascade, where complement binds to the antibodies
- Binding of complement leads to the induction of a membrane attack complex
- Target cell dies of cell lysis requiring Fc region
What are examples of anti-tnf-a?
- Infliximab
- Entanercept
- Adalimumab
- Golimumab
- Certolizumab pegol
What are the non-TNF-a?
- Abatacept
- Rituximab
- Belimumab
- Tocilizumab
- Sarilumab
- Anakinra
Infliximab
Brand, MOA
Remicade
Mouse-human chimeric IgG1 monoclonal antibody
MOA: Targets monomer and trimer forms and membrane bound TNF-a
* Neutralizes TNF-a and prevents TNF-a from binding TNF receptor
* Induces ADCC and CDC of cells expressing surface forms of TNF-a
Etanercept
Brand, MOA
Enbrel
Recombinant fusion protein that functions as a decoy receptor
MOA: Targets and neutralizes trimer and membrane bound forms of TNF-a and lymphotoxin-a (TNF-b)
* Induces ADCC (apoptosis) of TNF-expressing cells
Adalimumab
Brand, MOA
Humira
Fully human monoclonal IgG1 antibody
MOA: Induces CDC of TNF-expressing cells
* Targets soluble and membrane bound TNF-a
Golimumab
Brand, MOA
Simponi (SC), Simponi Aria (IV)
Human IgG1 monoclonal antibody
MOA: Targets and neutralizes TNF-a (soluble and membrane bound)
Certolizumab pegol
Brand, MOA
Cimzia
PEGylated humanized Fab’ fragment
MOA: Targets and neutralizes soluble and membrane bound TNF-a
* PEGylation delays metabolism and elimination, increases circulation retention, decreases kidney clearance, and reduces immunogenicity of the drug
* Fab fragment is the region of antibody that binds antigen
TNF-a inhibitors
BBW, CI, ADR
BBW: serious infections, malignancy
CI: acute or active infections, worsening CHF, Live vaccines, bDMARDs, tsDMARDs
ADR: Infection, N/HA/R/F, myelosuppression
Abatacept
Brand, MOA, CI, ADR
Orencia
MOA: Abatacept binds to CD80/86 on APC
* Inhibits APC’s co-stimulation of T cells and thereby T cell activation
CI: Do not combine with bDMARDs or tsDMARDs
ADR: Drug maltose may affect blood glucose monitors
* Malignancy risk
* Serious infection risk
* Inj site reaction
Rituximab
Brand, MOA, BBW, ADR, CI
Rituxan
Biosimilars: Truxima, Ruxience, Riabni
MOA: Chimeric mouse-human IgG1 monoclonal antibody
* Targets CD20 (only on B cells)
* Induces CDC, ADCC, and ADCP
BBW: Fatal infusion rx, severe mucocutaneous rx, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, Hep B reactivation
ADR: Hypersensitivity, Neutropenia, pancytopenia, lymphopenia, Gi perforation, fever, stomatis, fatigue
CI: Infection risk, arrhythmias, pregnancy, Live vaccines, b and tsDMARD
Tocilizumab
Brand, MOA, BBW, Caution, ADR, CI, Interactions
Actemra
Biosimilars: Tofidence
MOA: Humanized IgG1 mAb antibody against IL-6R
* Prevents IL-6 from binding IL-6R (receptor antagonist)
BBW: Serious infection risk
Cautions: GI perforation risk, Active infection, malignancy
ADR: Inj site rx, Neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, Elevated ALT and AST, Elevated total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, and HDL levels
CI: Live vaccines, b- and tsDMARD
Interactions: CYP450 substrates
How does Tocilizumab interact with CYP450 substrates?
Leads to increased metabolism of CYP450 substrates decreasing efectiveness of oral contraceptives and statins
Sarilumab
Brand, MOA, BBW, Caution, ADR, CI, Interactions
Kevzara
MOA: Fully human IgG1 monoclonal antibody
* Membrane bound and soluble IL-6 receptor antagonist
BBW: Serious infection risk
Cautions: GI perforation risk, Active infection, malignancy
ADR: Inj site rx, Neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, Elevated ALT and AST, Elevated total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, and HDL levels
CI: Live vaccines, b- and tsDMARD
Interactions: CYP450 substrates (OC, statins)
Anakinra
Brand, MOA
Kineret
MOA: Recombinant human IL-1 receptor antagonist
* Binds to and prevents IL-1 from binding IL-1R
* Decreases inflammation, synovial pannus formation, cartilage breakdown, bone resorption
Examples of SLE tx?
- Aspirin
- CS (methylprednisolone, prednisone)
- NSAIDs (ibuprofen, nazproxen, diclofenac)
- Syntheitc DMARDs (methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine)
- Immunosuppresive agents (Azathioprine, Cyclosporine, Mycophenolate mofetil, Cyclophosphamide)
- Biologic DMARDs (Belimumab, Rituximab)
Azathioprine
Brand, MOA, Warning, ADR, DDI
Imuran
MOA: Purine antimetabolite
* Converted to active form in liver (6-MP)
* Potent mitotic inhibitor
* Inhibits DNA, RNA and protein synthesis
* Decreases T-cell proliferation
* Decreases B cell proliferation
Warning: Malignancy risk
ADR: Mutagenic, Leukopenia, Pancytopenia, Bone marrow suppression, Hepatotoxicitiy, Infection risk
DDI: Xanthine oxidase inhibitors, Furosemide
Cyclosporine
Brand, MOA, Warning, ADR
Sandimmune/Neoral/Gengraf
MOA: Inhibits Helper T cells (TH cells) by inbihiting calcineurin, blocking trascription of IL2 and 2R genes, suppressing T and B cells
* Calcineurin is activated as part of signaling through the TCR.
* Cyclophilin blocks calcineurin from dephosphorylating NFAT.
* Blocking NFAT dephosphorylation prevents the production of IL-2.
Warning: Neoplasm risk with immunosuppresants, Malignancy risk
ADR: Nephrotoxicity, Hepatotoxicity, Anemia, Pain in lower extremities
What transporter is cyclosporine a substrate of?
P-gp
Describe the Pharmacogenomics of cyclosporine?
Genetic variant in CYP3A4 containing an A- to G- mutation (called CYP3A4-V or CYP3A4*1B) is associated with impaired enzyme activity
- most common in AA populations
Diffeerentiate the brands of cyclosporine?
Sandimmune: Oil-based suspension of CsA, Variable absorption, non linear
Neoral and Gengraf: Microemulsion, less variability in absorption, more predictable dose response
Mycophenolate mofetil
Brand, MOA, BBW, ADR
CellCept
MOA: Prodrug
* Inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH)
* Purine synthesis inhibitor (depletes guanosine nucleotides)
* Suppresses T and B cell proliferation
* Inhibits leukocyte adhesion to endothelium by inhibitng E-selectin, P-selection, and ICAM-1
BBW: Infection risk, Malignancy risk, teratogenic
ADR: GI disturbances, hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, myelosuppresion
What is the function of Inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH)?
Catalyzes the conversion of IMP to GMP along with the reduction of NAD to NADH
Catalyzes the rate limiting step for guanine nucleotide biosynthesis
Cyclophosphomide
Brand, MOA, CI,
Cytoxan
MOA: Activated into phosporamide mustard
* Cross links DNA to prevent cell replication
* Suppressess T and B cell function
* Acrolein is another toxic metabolite generated and is associated with bladder toxicity
CI: Pregnacy and contraception, urinary obstruction
ADR: Myelosuppression, renal impariment, hemorrhagic cystitis, cadiotoxicity, HF, sterility
Belimumab
Brand, MOA, Caution, ADR
Benlysta
MOA: Human monoclonal IgG1 antibody against B-lymphocyte stimulator BLyS
* Inhibits BAFF (B cell activating factor) from binding its receptors (BAFFR, TACI, and BCMA)
* Neutralizes BLyS
* Targets immature B cells through plasma cells
* BLyS is produced by all immune cells but its receptors are only present on B cells.
Caution: active infection, pregnancy, depression, and suicide risk
ADR: Infection, PML, infusion/ inj site rx, malignancy, depression and suicide, migraines, insomnia
What is the function of BLyS? What happens when you block it?
- GF required for B cell survival, maturation, and activation
- involved in GC reaction, B cell differentiation into plasma cells and antibody production
Blocking BLys causes apoptosis of B cells
Examples of PsA tx?
Synthetic DMARDs: Methotrexate, Leflunomide, Sulphasalazine, Cyclosporine
PDE4 Inhibitor: Apremilast
JAK inhibitor: Tofacitinib
Biologic DMARDs: Anti-TNF inhibitors, Non-TNF inhibitors, Abatacept, Ustekinumab, Ixekizumab, Brodalumab, Secukinumab
Apremilast
Brand, MOA, Caution
Otezla
MOA: PDE4 inhibitor that increases cAMP and inhibits NF-kb
* Decreases inflammatory cytokines from macrophages
Caution: Depression risk, D/N/V, CYP inducers decrease efficacy
Ustekinumab
Brand, Indication, Caution
Stelara
Biosimilar: Wezlana
MOA: Human IgG1 monoclonal antibody
* Blocks the actions of IL-12 and IL-23 (by p-40 inhibition)
Indication: Plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
Caution: Infection risk, Live vaccines, Malignancy risk, Latex hypersensitivity
Secukinumab
Brand, MOA, Caution
Cosentyx
MOA: Human IgG1 monoclonal antibody
* Selectively binds and neutralizes IL-17A
Caution: Infection risk, Live vaccines, Latex hypersensitivity
Ixekizumab
Brand, MOA, Caution
Taltz
MOA: Humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody
* Selectively binds and neutralizes IL-17A
Caution: Infection risk, Live vaccines, Latex hypersensitivity
Brodalumab
Brand, MOA, BBW, Caution
Siliq
MOA: Human monoclonal IgG2 antibody to IL-17R
* IL-17R antagonist
* Inhibits IL-17 from binding to IL-17R
* Blocks the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines
BBW: Suicidal behaviors
Caution: Infection risk, depression, suicide, Live vaccines
ADR: Sore throat, neutropenia, fatigue
Summarize therapeutics for psoriatic arthritis?
Colchicine
Brand, MOA, ADR,
Colcyrs, Mitigare
MOA: Inhibits polymerization of tubulin into microtubles (cell proliferation)
* Inhibits lysosomal enzymes and phagocytosis
* Inhibits chemotactic factors and mobility of neutrophils (leukotrienes)
* Inhibits inflammasome and IL-1 production
* Inhibits histamine release from mast cells
* Does NOT reduce serum urate levels only inflammation
ADR: GI disturbances (D/N/V), bone marrow depression, thrombocytopenia and aplastic anemia, reversible neuromyopathy
How is colchicine distributed in body?
Enterohepatic recirculation (cyclosporine, tacrolimus, verapamil)
What medication lower uric acid levels?
First line: Allopurinol or Febuxostat
ALternative: Probenecid
- Want to keep serum urate levels at 6mg/dL which is below limit of solubility of urate (6.8mg/dL)
- Does not control inflammation
What is the function of xanthine oxidase inhibitors?
Prevents the convertion of xanthine to urate
Allopurinol
Brand, MOA, ADR, DDI
Zyloprim
MOA: Inhibits purine degradation, XO inhibitor
ADR: Skin rashes (exfoliatative dermatitis), Diarhea, Allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome (deterioration of renal function), SjS/TEN, anemia
DDI: XO substrates (AZA, Theophylline, 6-MP)
What is the active metabolite of allopurinol?
Oxypurinol: oxidized and noncompetivie inhibitor of XO
What are the benefits of inhibitng XO?
- Plasma urate levels decrease
- Hypoxanthine and Xanthine levels increase (more soluble than urate and filtered by kidneys)
- Synovial urate crystals dissolve
How does febuxostat differ from allopurinol?
Not purine based and more potent
Febuxostat
Brand, MOA, BBW, ADR, CI, DDI
Uloric
MOA: XO inhibitor
BBW: CV death with CVD hx
ADR: DZ/HA/N/D, elevated LFT, SJS/TEN
CI: Hepatic impairment
DDI: XO substrates (AZA, Theophylline, 6-MP)
What are examples of uricosurics?
- Probenecid
- Fenofibrate (off-label)
- Losartan (off-label)
Probenecid
Brand, MOA, Pharmacology, CI
Benemid
MOA: Uricosuric by promoting excretion of urate), N-dialkylsulfamylbenzoates
Pharm: URAT1 and OAT inhibitor
CI: CKD, Kidney stone hx, G^PD, rash/pruritus
What are uricosurics?
Induces uric acid elimination through urination
Fenofibrate
Brand, MOA, Caution, ADR
Tricor
MOA: Fenofibric acid inhibits URAT1 used to treat HLD
* Increases renal urate excretion
Caution: Rena/hepatic impairment, gallbladder dx, px on anticoags and cyclosporine
ADR: Rhabdomyolysis, hepatitis
Losartan
Brand, MOA, Caution, ADR
Cozaar
MOA: ARB, Increases urate secretion in PCT by inhibiting URAT1
Caution: Renal/hepatic impairment, severe CHF, hyperkalemia risk, avoid in pregnancy
ADR: rhabdomylysis, hepatitis
What are the uricase tx?
- Pegloticase
- Rasburicase
Pegloticase
Brand, MOA, Indication, BBW, Caution
Krystexxa
MOA: PEGylated urate oxidase to reduce immunogenicity
* Oxidizes urate to allantoin (highly soluble)
Indication: Severem refractory gout
BBW: Anaphylasis, infusion rx, G6PD hemolysis, methemoglobinemia
Caution: CHF exacerbations
Rasburicase
Brand, MOA, Indication, BBW
Elitek
MOA: r urate-oxidase from yeast
* Converts uric acid to allantoin (more soluble)
Indication Urate management in leukemia, lymphoma, and tumor malignancies (TLS)
BBW: G6PD hemolysis, methemoglobinemia, severe/fatal hypersensitivity rx
What are criteria for recieving uricase tx?
- Stage 3 CKD (eGFR 50ml/min)
- Alcoholic
- 3wk history of discharging masses on fingers
- Urate level 9mg/dl
- Received single dose of IV Rasburicase
- Post infusion urate <1.69 mg/dl