Transplant Flashcards

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What 2 things are tested before a transplant to assess donor-recipient compatability

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Human leukocyte antigen (HLA)

ABO blood type

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Allograft vs isograft vs autograft

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Allograft: transplant from one person to another
Isograft: transplant from a genetically identical donor to another
Autograft: transplant from the same patient

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3
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How to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ?

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Immunosuppression

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4
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When to induce immunosuppression for a transplant

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Before the transplant!!!

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Antithymocyte Globulin (Atgam, Thymoglobulin) MOA, BBW, SE, notes

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MOA: binds to antigens on T-lymphocytes (killer cells) and interferes with their function
BBW: anaphylaxis
SE: Infusion-related reactions
Notes: Premedicate (benadryl, APAP and steroids) to lessen infusion-related reactions
Can be used for induction of immunosuppression AND TREATMENT of rejection

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Basilizimab MOA

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MOA: monoclonal antibody that inhibits IL-2 receptor on the surface of activated T-lymphocyte preventing cell-mediated allograft rejection

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7
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What medications are clacineurin inhibitors (CNI)

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Tacrolimus (Prograf)

Cyclosporin (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune)

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8
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What medications are Antiproliferative agents

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Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept), Azathioprine

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Why is a combination of medications used for maintenance immunosuppression?

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To lower toxicity risk of the individual immunosuppressants and to reduce the risk of graft rejection

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10
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Which systemic steroid is used for maintenance immunosuppression

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Prednisone

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Prednisone MOA, short-term SE, long-term SE

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MOA: Naturally occurring hormones that prevent or suppress inflammation and humoral immune response
Short term SE: Fluid retention, stomach upset, emotional instability, insomnia, increased appetite, weight gain, acute rise in BP and BG
Long-term SE: Adrenal suppression/Cushing’s syndrome, impaired wound healing, increased BP, diabetes, acne, osteoporosis, impaired growth in children

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What antiproliferative agents are used for maintenance immunosuppression?

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Mycophenolate and azathioprine

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Mycophenolate (CellCept, Myfortic) BBW, SE, Notes

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BBW: Increased risk of infection, increased development of lymphoma and skin malignancies, increased risk of congenital malformations and spontaneous abortions
SE: Diarrhea, GI upset
Notes: REMS drug, decreased efficacy of oral contraceptives

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Azathioprine warnings

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Pts with genetic deficiency of thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) are at increased risk for myelosuppression

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15
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What medications are Calcineurin inhibitors

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Tacrolimus (Prograf)

Cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune)

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Calcineurin inhibitor MOA

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Suppress cellular immunity by inhibiting T-lymphocyte activation

17
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Tacrolimus BBW, SE, monitoring

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BBW: Increased susceptibility to infection, lymphoma risk
SE: Increased BP and BG, nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity, hypo/hyperkalemia, hyperlipidemia, QT prolongation
Monitor: trough levels, serum electrolytes (K, phos, Mg), renal function, LFTs, BP, BG, lipid profile
LOTS of drug interactions

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Cyclosporine BBW, SE, monitoring, notes

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BBW: renal impairment, increased risk of lymphoma and other malignancies, increased risk of infection, increased BP
SE: increased BP, nephropathy, hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, hirsutism, gingival hyperplasia, edema, increased BG, neurotoxicity, QT prolongation
Monitor: trough level, serum electrolytes, renal function, BP, BG, lipid profile
LOTS of drug interactions

19
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What mTOR kinase inhibitors are used to maintain immunosuppression? What is their MOA

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MOA: inhibit T-lymphocyte activation and proliferation, may be synergistic with CNIs
Everolimus, Sirolimus

20
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Everolimus warnings, SE, monitoring, notes

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Warnings: Hyperlipidemia
SE: peripheral edema, increased BP, do not used within 30 days of transplant d/t risk of thrombosis
Monitoring: trough levels
Notes: LOTS of drug interactions

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Sirolimus warnings, SE, monitoring, notes

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Warnings: Impaired wound healing, hyperlipidemia
SE: Irreversible pneumonitis/bronchitis/cough (d/c if this develops), increased BG, peripheral edema
Monitor: trough levels
Notes: LOTS of drug interactions

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Belatacept MOA, BBW, warnings

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MOA: Binds CD80 and CD86 to block T-cell costimulation and production of inflammatory mediators
BBW: Increased risk of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD), use in epstein-barr virus seropositive patients only
Warnings: treat latent TB prior to use

23
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Which immunosuppressant should be used in epstein barr virus seropositive patients only?

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Belatacept

24
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What medications are used for induction of immunosuppression?

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Basilizimab
Antithymocyte globulin in patients at higher risk of rejection
Maintenance drugs at higher doses

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What medications are used as maintenance immunosuppressants
1) Calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) - primarily tacrolimus 2) Adjuvant medications given with a CNI (antiproliferative agents, mTOR inhibitors, Belatacept) 3) +/- Steroids
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What transplant medications should not be used with xanthine oxidase inhibitors?
Azathioprine b/c it is metabolized by xanthine oxidase
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S/sx of acute rejection
flu-like symptoms (chills, body aches, nausea, cough, SOB
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Which immunosuppressants can cause | nephrotoxicity
Tacrolimus | Cyclosporine
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Which immunosuppressants can cause | worsening or new onset diabetes
Tacrolimus Steroids Cyclosporine
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Which immunosuppressants can cause | worsening lipid parameters
mTOR inhibitors Steroids Cyclosporine
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Which immunosuppressants can cause | HTN
Steroids Cyclosporine Tacrolimus
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When to give live vaccines in a transplant patient
MUST be given before transplant - cannot be given when patient is immunosuppressed after transplant
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What syndrome can many transplant medications cause?
Metabolic syndrome
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How should Tacrolimus be taken?
On an empty stomach every 12 hours
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With which immunosuppressant medications do you need to avoid grapefruit?
Tacrolimus (Progrf) | Cyclosporine