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RA, OA, Osteoporosis, gout, musculoskeletal
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Pharmacology
Graduate
04/07/2011

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Term
What are the two main goals in treating musculoskeletal disorders?
Definition
Relieve pain and maintain function
Term
What don't you put heat on an acute injury?
Definition
Because it will cause the injury to swell more
Term
How long after an acute injury until it's OK to use heat?
Definition
48h/2days
Term
Localized pain can often be treated with topical therapy
Definition
Term
what is lidoderm indicated for?
Definition
post herpatic neuralgia, not useful as a deep pain relived
Term
What is the drug of choice for musculoskeletal pain without inflammation?
Definition
Acetaminophen
Term
What drug should be used for musculoskeletal pain with inflammation?
Definition
NSAID
Term
what is an acute musculoskeletal injury?
Definition
Sprain, strain, tear
Term
What does RICE stand for?
Definition
Rest, Ice, compression, Elevation
Term
What connects bone to bone?
Definition
ligaments
Term
what drug is no more effective than APAP for musculoskeletal pain but can cause GI side effects therefore shouldn't be used in musculoskeletal injurty?
Definition
Aspirin
Term
NSAIDs are preffered of APAP in musculoskeletal disorders when what is present?
Definition
Inflammation
Term
This should not be applied during the acute musculoskeletal injury phase
Definition
heat
Term
What is the drug of choice for mild to mderate pain in musculoskeletal injury when inflammation is not present?
Definition
Acetominophen
Term
What connects muscle to bone?
Definition
tendons
Term
what is the partial or complex tear of a ligament?
Definition
sprain
Term
The cornerstone for nonpharmacologic therapy in acute musculoskeletal injury in the first 48-72hr is known as what?
Definition
RICE
Term
What cream contains the same irritatns found in hot peppers?
Definition
Capsaicin cream
Term
A strain involves damage to what?
Definition
Muscle
Term
Counterirritates that produce redness on application are
Definition
rubefacients
Term
Ehlers-danlos syndrome (EDS) mostly affects what two portions of the body?
Definition
Skin and joints
Term
Studies suggest that illicit HGH abuse has become common among what demographic?
Definition
Young american male weightlifters
Term
Long term supraphysilogic HGH levels may increase the risk for certain types of what?
Definition
Malignancy
Term
What syndrome can affect the heart, blood vessels, lungs, eyes, bones, ligaments. people with this synd may be unusually tall and thing w/ long amrs and legs
Definition
Marfan syndrome
Ed Welch syndrome
Term
Longterm supraphysilogic levels of HGH may have adverse effects on what 3 systems?
Definition
Respiratory
Metabolic
Cardiovascular
Term
Acromgalic patients have mortality rates ______ times that of the general population
Definition
two
Term
Many non-weightlifters older than 40 get HGH prescriptions from _______ clinics, compounding pharmacies and other illegal sources
Definition
anti-aging clinics
Term
what disorder causes bones to break easily even for no obvious reason
Definition
osetogenisis imperfecta
Term
What is a NORD?
Definition
National Organization of Rare Diseases
Term
What is an orphan drug?
Definition
pharmaceutical agent that has been developed specifically to treat a rare medical condition, the condition itself being referred to as an orphan disease. The assignment of orphan status to a disease and to any drugs developed to treat it is a matter of public policy in many countries, and has resulted in medical breakthroughs that may not have otherwise been achieved due to the economics of drug research and development.
Term
What drug therapy might be useful in Marfan's life expectancy (especially cardiac)
Definition
Betablockers
Term
What condition causes skin hyperelasticity and joint hyper mobility?
Definition
Ehlers-danlos
(stretchy)
Term
what is an inherited disorder of elastic fibers in skin, eye and vasculature?
Definition
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
(very wrinkly and nasty)
Term
What does hyper HGH cause before ephypiseal plate closure?
Definition
Giantism
Term
What does hyper HGH cause after ephypiseal plate closure?
Definition
Acromegaly
Term
What might you use to suppress HGH?
Definition
Dopamine agonists, somatostatin analogs and GH receptor antagoists
(Cabergoline, ocreotide, lantreotide, pegvisomant)
Term
What syndrome is a complete lack of growth hormone?
Definition
Dwarfism
Term
What might you do to treat dwarfism?
Definition
cortisol, thyroid, GH, sex steroids
Term
What is turner syndrome?
Definition
Slow growth rate, no adolescent growth spurt, no HGH deficency
Term
What disease is caused by a lack or alteration of Chromosome 15?
Definition
Prader-willi
Term
What is indicative of prader-willi?
Definition
Inability to suck (born awesome?)
constant appetite, xs weight gain
Term
When would you not give GH in prader willie?
Definition
very obese
sleep apnea
resp infxn
Term
What is considered to be "idiopathic short stature"?
Definition
<4'1" at 10yo or more than 2sd below ave height
Term
what muscle relaxant is a contrlled substance in the state of wv?
Definition
Soma
Term
what joints are most commonly affected by osteoarthritis?
Definition
Weight bearing joints (Hips and Knees)
Term
What happens to the joint space in osteoarthritis?
Definition
Joint space becomes smaller/bone on bone this destroys cartilage
Term
What are risk factors for OA?
Definition
Age, damage or injury (RA and Gout), obesity
Term
What are the signs and symptoms of OA?
Definition
loss of mobility, pain, stiffness
Term
What lab test might be useful in OA diagnosis?
Definition
X-ray, no real definative diagnostic test
Term
What are the goals of therapy for OA?
Definition
treat pain, improve QOL, improve movement
Term
When do you get a knee replacement?
Definition
When you can't stand the pain
Term
What are some nonpharmacologic approches to OA managmenet?
Definition
Lifestyle mod- aerobic AND strength training
Weightloss
Heat before activity
Cold after activity
Term
First line pharmacologic therapy for OA?
Definition
Acetaminophen when no inflammation is present
Term
Tylenol max dose?
Definition
4000mg or 4gm
Term
When do you go from APAP to NSAID?
Definition
When you exceed 4gm APAP, then it's not safer than NSAID so use the NSAID
Term
How long must you be on, at or near the 4gm tylenol dose to determine it needs to be changed?
Definition
4-6wks
Term
The major side effects of acetaminophen
Definition
Liver, worsens renal fxn, inc BP
Term
What is the antidote for tylenol toxicity?
Definition
N-acetylcystine
Term
When might you lower the max dose of tylenol?
Definition
When someone is a declared heavy drinker
Term
What do you give a pt after tylenol? What should you look at along with that therapy?
Definition
NSAID
Concerns- GI assesment and CV system assement
Term
What might you give a pt with GI problems when on NSAID?
Definition
PPI
Term
What form of COX does all NSAIDs block?
Definition
COX1
Term
Where is COX1 found?
Definition
GI mucosa, kidney (renal SE), platelets (bleeding)
Term
Describe the process of NSAIDs effect on renal perfusion
Definition
NSAID causes unopposed constriction at the afferent arteriole resulting in decreased blood flow to the glomerulus thus decreasing glomerular filtartion pressure and perfusion
Term
Where is COX2 found?
Definition
Primarily in response to inflammation, that is why COX2 specific is useful. ALSO FOUND IN KIDNEY so they are not safer in renal dysfxn
Term
What is a side effect of NSAID involving fluid levels?
Definition
Fluid retention
Term
What is the benefit of COX2 inhibitors?
Definition
No platelet side effects
Term
What is the best NSAID?
Definition
Non are any better than the other
Term
What are the risk factors that might predict higher GI side effects of NSAID?
Definition
GI bleed in combination
Age (>60)
Hemophilia
Dose related- higher dose worse
Steroid use
Smoking
Term
Who is more likely to get the renal side effects of NSAIDS? (risk factors)
Definition
Prexisting renal insuficency
Consumant ACE/ARB
Heart failure (LVDF)
Dehydration
Term
Why might an NSAID trigger a drug interaction in computor? (2 most common)
Definition
Offsetting hypertensive effects
Addative effects w/ anticoags (risk of bleeding (pradxa, warfarin etc))
Term
True or false COX2 inhibition is more effective in pain relief than COX1
Definition
False!
Term
What is the advantage of COX2 inhibition?
Definition
Decreased GI problems
Term
How can you offset the cardiovascular risk of COX2 inhibitors?
Definition
ASA, but this nulifies GI preservation
Term
Does it pay off to take COX2 inhibitors if a person in on ASA?
Definition
NO! The cardiovascular risk is there, with ASA you already have the GI issues, just put them on a COX1
Term
What's the site of action for motrin/NSAIDS?
Definition
COX1
Term
Where does ASA work? What's the problem with it?
Definition
COX1 on the platelet. Competes w/ COX1 NSAIDS
Term
How should a person take ASA and NSAID when taken together?
Definition
ASA 1st! NSAID 1/2hr-1hr later otherwise ASA loses it's cardio protection. This works because ASA is irreversible
Term
What is the proposed mechanism of cardiovascular harm in COX2 inhibitors? (What tips the balance of thromboxane A2?)
Definition
Prostacycline (the anti of thromboxane A2) which is an antiplatelet and vasodilator. Prostacycline prodxn is COX2 dependant. Thus Prostcyclin is inhibited and there's proportionally more thromboxane A2
Term
What might you use in a OA PT who's failed APAP and has GI problems?
Definition
Stuck w/ an NSAID, add PPI
Term
Why might you not use ASA for pain control?
Definition
No better pain relief but alot more GI
Term
glucosamine/controitin NIH trials show what?
Definition
No difference from placebo- probably shouldn't recomend unless already taken and "responded well"
Term
Does placebo show any improvemnt in OA?
Definition
yes, 40%!
Term
What are your pharmacologic options for treating OA?
Definition
Tylenol, tramadol, NSAID, COX2, topical analgesic, dietary supplementation
Term
Glucosamine and condroitin dose
Definition
500mg TID/1500mg qd of glucosamine and 400-800mg TID Condroitin
Term
APAP failed, high NSAID and still have pain(OA). What are the other options?
Definition
Intraarticular corticosteroid Tramadol (esp asa allergies) Topical- esp hands (capsasin) Avoid narcotics
Term
What is Kyphosis?
Definition
Humpback
Term
What is scoliosis?
Definition
Curvature of the spine
Term
What is kyphoidscoliosis?
Definition
Humback w/ a curved spine
Term
What happens when you administer sex hormones to a young person?
Definition
Will cause closure of the epiphysial plates
Term
how do you tell if there is inflammation (3 things)
Definition
reddness, warmth and swelling
Term
how do you tell if you can help someone or if the need to be reffered?
Definition
if acute symptoms last longer than 7-10 days, or if sx worsen or if they subside and return. If there's deformity in the joint, dislocation, broken, back pain w/ radiating/burning pain or difficulty urinating
Term
When advising elderly in putting heat or cold on skin what is important to remeber?
Definition
Not to put in direct contact w/ skin use a cloth or something
Term
how do you wrap an ace bandage?
Definition
Start distal and wrap medial
Term
What is the age cut off for reye's syndrome?
Definition
16. No one 16 and under should get ASA
Term
What is something you should be cautioned of with Mg salicylate?
Definition
Renal impairment may cause Mg buildup
Term
What is the difference between topical and transdermal?
Definition
Topical- skin deep
Transdermal- systemic via dermal absorption
Term
why do you not want to put a heating pad or heat etc on a topical drug?
Definition
Speeds absorption, changes pharmacology by changing rate
Term
what is important points about capsasin cream?
Definition
Wear gloves when applying, wash hands thoroughly, don't touch eyes mouth or nose after applying
Term
What is RA?
Definition
Inflmation of the synovial fluid in the joints
Term
How does RA presnt?
Definition
hands and feet (distal joints)
Most often in the morning
persists more than 1hr
Term
is RA usually bilateral?
Definition
Yes
Term
Is RA systemic or localized?
Definition
Systemic
Term
What age group does RA normally present?
Definition
Younger/non-geriatric when first signs appear (35-50)
Term
What are characteristics of OA?
Definition
Wt bearing joints, uni or bilateral, asymetrical, local inflamation, no systemic complications, age >65
Term
RA immunogenic process. Tcells presented w/ antigen do what?
Definition
Stimulate B and Tlymphocytes
Term
What do B-lymphocytes do in RA?
Definition
make antibodies (RF and antiCCP) that cause inflammtion
Term
What do T-lymphoctes produce in RA?
Definition
cytokines and macrophages
Term
What do macrophages do in RA?
Definition
Cause inflammation by way of cytokines
Term
What are the cytokines involeved in RA?
Definition
IL-6, IL-17, IL-1, TNF alpha
All are pro-inflammatory cytotoxins (ones that cause damage)
Term
What are the 4 main risk factors for RA?
Definition
Female (3x more likely)
Age
Family history
smoking
Term
What decresase the risk of RA?
Definition
Vit D
Oral contraceptives
Term
What can RA cause in the blood vessels?
Definition
Vasculitis, inflammation w/in the vessel due to cytokines. Causes inability to constrict or dilate and breaks down vessel walls
Term
What respiratory problem can RA cause?
Definition
Pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary effusions from RA
Term
What ocular disorder can RA cause?
Definition
Retinopathy
Term
What are the seven criteria to diagnose RA? (Not all RF pt will have the last 3)
Definition
Joint stiffness longer than 1hr
3 or more joint areas affected
Arthritis of the hands
Symmetric joint involvment
Presence of HA nodules
Elevated RA RF
Radiographic changes
Term
Which 4 criteria of the 7 for diagnosis in RA MUST be present? (ALL RA pt will have these)
Definition
Morning stiffness >1hr
3 or more joint areas
Arthritis of hands
Symetrical
Term
How long must the 4 primary criteia for RA be present for a diagnosis of RA?
Definition
at least 6wks
Term
What are the three main types of deformities in LONG STANDING RA?
Definition
Swan neck
Bootenier
Ulnardeviation
Term
What are the treatment goals of RA?
Definition
Relieve pain
improve quality of life
maintain structure
Term
What is first line for RA?
Definition
Methotrexate! Unless contraindicated
Term
What are contraindications to Methotrexate?
Definition
CrCl
Pregnacy
Chronic liver disease
Immuno suppresion
Term
What can you add to initial treatment of RA (Methotrexate) to help with symptomatic control?
Definition
Corticosteroids
NSAIDs
Term
Will NSAIDs help reverse RA?
Definition
No, it will only help control sx, pain in joints etc
Term
Important side effects of NSAIDs
Definition
GI intolerance (use PPI)
Fluid retntion
HTN
Term
What are some comlications of steroids use in RA?
Definition
Osteoporosis, peptic ulcer disease, wt gain, buffalo hump, moon faced, inc risk of infxn, hyperglycemia
Term
What is the non-biologic DMARD of choice?
Definition
Methotrexate
Term
Where does MTX action occure in RA?
Definition
Dihydofolate reductase inhibitor which inhibits the formation of cytokines
Term
When should pt begin MTX uppon diganosis?
Definition
w/in 3mo of dx
Term
What should be administered w/ MTX and why?
Definition
Folic acid, because folate reductase is being inhibited thus reducing folic acid prodxn
Term
What are adverse rxn of MTX?
Definition
pulmonary fibrosis, hepatotoxicity
Term
What two non-biologic DMARDs are used second line (but seperately either/or) to MTX?
Definition
Hydroxychloroquine and Sulfasalixine
Term
Where is Steroids site of action in RA?
Definition
tcells and inflammation both
Term
how often should hepatic monitoring be done with MTX?
Definition
every 6mo
Term
What is an important thing to monitor with Sulfasalizine?
Definition
CBC (leukosupression)
Term
Should sulfasalizine be used longtem?
Definition
No
Term
What is a benefit of Hydroxqychloroquine?
Definition
No renal tox, hepatotox or bone marrow supression. Not a great drug for RA though
Term
How long must a person be on hydroxychlorquine before you can determin it a failed therapy?
Definition
at least 6mo
Term
What should hydroxychloroquine be taken with?
Definition
food!
Term
What drugs are non-biologic DMARDs?
Definition
MTX, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine, leflunamide
Term
What drugs are biologic DMARDs?
Definition
Etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, cetolizumab, anakinra, abatacept, rituximab,anti- IL-6
Term
What drugs are TNA alpha agonsits?
Definition
Etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, cetolizumab
Term
What drug is a IL-1 inhibitor?
Definition
Anakinra
Term
What drug is a Co-stimulation modulator?
Definition
Abatacept
Term
What drug is an Anti-CD20?
Definition
Rituximab
Term
What does leflunomide do?
Definition
Inhibits T-lymphocytes. This shuts down the entire inflammatory process
Term
Leflunamide interaction/problems
Definition
Cholestyramine- removes drug from body
Also don't use in hepatic disease or alcholics
Term
What is the order of drugs used to treat RA?
Definition
MTX then Sulfasalzine/hydroxqycholoquine/leflunamide. IF pt wants/has money they can go straight from MTX to biologic DMARDs though
Term
How do TNF antagonists work?
Definition
Binds to soluble or membrane bound or bother TNF alpha preventing it from being able to bind to TNF alpha receptors.
Term
What conditions should etanercept not be used with?
Definition
Heart failure (fluid ret)
MS (demyelanting neuropathy)
Term
What does preventing TNF alpha from binding to the TNF alpha receptor site do?
Definition
Eliminates abnormal B-lymphocyte activity
Term
Which biologic DMARDs act at soluble and bound TNF?
Definition
Cetolizumab, Golimumab, Adalimumab, Infliximab, Etanercept (ALL TNF alphas!)
Term
Which biologic DMARD needs to be given w/ MTX and why?
Definition
Infliximab, because it's partly murine AB (chimeric) so there's mouse components. Needs to be immunosupressed
Term
What therapy might you consider coadministering with all TNF alph inhibitors to lessen inj site rxns?
Definition
H1/H2 receptor antagonists and corticosteroids to reduce problems
Term
TNF alpha antaogists will be the first ones to use/add on after MTX has failed
Definition
Term
What type of drug is Anakinra and whom is it indicated in?
Definition
IL-1 antagonist, used in pt who've failed non-biologic and a TNF alpha antagonist. Don't use w/ TNF antagonist because of increased infxn risk
Term
What type of drug is abatacept?
Definition
Costimulation modulator- which prevents tcell from signaling the lymphoctese and stop response from antigen.
Term
When might a patient be put on abatacept in RA?
Definition
Moderate to sever disease (RA) after pt fails MTX/non-biologic and TNF alpha Can be administered w/ TNF alpha though
Term
What RA drugs are relatively safe in pregnancy?
Definition
NSAID, Sulfasalizine
Term
What drug is an anti-CD20?
Definition
Rituximab
Term
What should be coadministered with Rituximab?
Definition
Methotrexate, it's chimeric so it has murine components
Term
What does Rituximab do?
Definition
Causes B-lymphocyte depletion
Term
What two drugs might you administer w/ MTX and why?
Definition
Rituximab and Infliximab because they are chimeric
Term
Rituximab can cause inj site rxns. What might you coadminister to prevent this?
Definition
Corticosteroids and H1/H2 antagonists
Term
When might you use Rituximab?
Definition
Failed MTX/nonbiologic and TNF alpha
Term
What type of drug tocilizusamba?
Definition
anti-IL-6 antibody. Binds at IL-6 preventing binding to receptor
Term
When might you use tocilizumab and what can it cause an increase in?
Definition
When MTX/non-biologic and TNF fail
Might increase LFTs (hepatic monitoring q6mo)
Term
What drug is absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy for RA?
Definition
Lefunamide and MTX
Term
How long must someone DC MTX before trying to become pregnant?
Definition
3mo
Term
How long must someone DC leflunamide before attempting to become pregnant?
Definition
6mo
Term
What category are NSAIDs in the 1st and 2nd trimest? How about the 3rd?
Definition
C
D
Term
Cocroft and gault equation for CrCl
Definition
((140-age)x wt(kg))/ (SrCr(mg/dl)x72)
multiply by 0.85 in women
Term
Osteoporosis is a scilent disease
Definition
Term
Risk factors for osteoporosis?
Definition
Age (men-70(unless other RF) , women-postmenopausal(surg included))
Family Hx
Smoking
Alcohol use
Female
Diet (low Ca and Vit D)
Small frame
Caucasian
Previous fracture
Low BMI
Low bone mineral density
Chronic glucocoriticoid
Term
Why is Vit D vital to osteoprosis?
Definition
Because Ca can't be absorbed with out it! Also people have much lower vitamin D levels than once though.
Term
What level of glucocorticoid use is considered to be of risk?
Definition
High oral- 5mg prednisone
Inhaled oral (not as important as oral, monitor, pseudo RF)
Term
What medications/medical condidtions that can increase risk of osteoporosis
Definition
Diabetes, ???
Term
How does osteoporisis occure?
Definition
one of two imbalances: Building slows down and break down is maint at same level OR Building is the same but increased in breakdown
Term
What do osteoblasts do?
Definition
Build
Term
what do osteoclasts do?
Definition
breaks down
Term
What process does most of our drugs target in osteoporosis?
Definition
Bone remodeling
Term
At what age is the bone in the body most dense?
Definition
25-35, this is what age group is used to determine a bone density/ Tscore
Term
What is the only time your Tscore and Zscore the same?
Definition
person of same gender w/o OP about 30yr old
Term
What is the presentation of OP?
Definition
Pain, usually at the site of a fracture/microfracture
W/o fracture is asymptomatic
Term
What is the Tscore for diagnosis of OP?
Definition
Tscore of less than -2.5
Term
Secondary osteoporosis
Definition
Identified cause (Glucocorticoids, medication, medical conditions etc, RF present) this is most of your pts
Term
Primary osteoporosis
Definition
Idiopathic, no known cause
Term
What is considered normal in T scores?
Definition
anything down to a -1
Term
What is the Tscore range considered "Osteopenia"?
Definition
-1 to -2.5
Term
What is the FRAX?
Definition
Fracture assement for risk ages 40-90 gives 10yr probability of fracture
Useful as a screening tool
Term
What is the recommended Ca intake? Men age 65>, Women 51> and postmenopausal, Women >65
Definition
1500mg
1000 when on estrogen, 1500mg no on est
1500
Term
What is the vitamin D daily req for pt age less than 50 and greater than 50
Definition
200
800-1000
Term
Why can't pt take 1500mg Ca at once?
Definition
Can't absorb it all
Term
How much elemental Ca can the body absorb at one time?
Definition
500-600mg
Term
Os-cal products have how much elemtal Ca?
Definition
500mg except "ultra"=600mg
Term
Cacarbonate only has about 40% elemental by mg weight
Definition
Term
Caltrate has how much elemental Ca?
Definition
600
Term
Citrical has roughly how much elemental Ca
Definition
200-315mg
Term
What is important to counsel pt about with Ca carbonate?
Definition
GERD/PPI notice that PPI decreases the absorption of Ca carbonate
Term
How do you improve absorption of Ca carbonate?
Definition
Eatfood, that increases GI secretion of acid
Term
What is another option for OP pt on PPI to get Ca other than Calcium carbonate
Definition
Calcium Citrate, no acidic absorption needed!
Term
What are some Ca supplemented foods?
Definition
Orange juice, butter, brocolli, etc
Term
What is the importance of fall risk in OP pt?
Definition
FRACTURE!
Term
What is a risk for fall in alot of elderly pt's home?
Definition
RUGS! (really? did we really go there in class? ugh)
Term
What is first line treatment for OP?
Definition
Bisphosphonates
Term
What drugs are bisphosphonates?
Definition
Alendronate, ibandronate, risdronate, zoledronic acid
Term
What is dosing for Alendronate (fosamax)?
Definition

5mg-10 qd

70mg weekly

Term
What is the dosing for Ibandronate (Boniva)?
Definition
150mg PO 1 monthly
3mg/3ml inj
Term
What is the dosing for Risedronate (Actonel)
Definition
5mg qd
35mg qw
75mg two consecutive days monthly
150mg once monthly
Term
Zolendronic acid (Zometa) dosing
Definition
5mg/100ml IV infusion once yearly
Term
What drugs are estrogen receptor modulators?
Definition
Raloxifene
Term
What is raloxifene indicated for?
Definition
Postmenopausal osteoporosis
Term
What is the dosing of Raloxifene (Evistia)
Definition
60mg qd
Term
What is a calcitonin supplement?
Definition
Calcidonin salmon/micalcin
Term
Micalcin/calcidonin-salmon dosing
Definition
200IU qd intranasaly
Term
What is important to note about Micalcin dosing?
Definition
Alternate nostrils daily for nasal spray
Term
What is the dosing for Teriparatide (Forteo)
Definition
20mcg SQ daily in the thight or abdominal wall
Term
What OP drugs might you use in men?
Definition
Alendronate/risedronate first line
Teritide second line
Micalcin third line
Term
What are the important counseling points for bisphosphonates?
Definition
GI is most common SE. Can't take food to help with this though! (Decreases absorption) If you eat w/ it you might as well pitch it. Take on empty stomach, first thign in the morning with a full glass of water, no additional medications
Term
ALGORHYTHMS pg 970
Definition
Term
what is the most common side effect of raloxifen?
Definition
hot flashes
Term
what drug class is reloxifene in?
Definition
SERM
Term
What might happen if you use calcitonin in the same nostil consecutive days?
Definition
Increased nasal side effects (nose bleed, dry nostil, congestion)
Term
What is the concern with longterm use of bisphosphonates?
Definition
Necrosis of the jaw (rare). Usually seen in IV drugs more than orals
Term
Nonpharmacologic things you can do for osteoporosis?
Definition
Exercise (Wt bearing), Aerobic exercise will not strengthen bone mineral density. Increse Ca in diet, fall prevention, quit smoking, Ca/Vit D supplementation
Term
What is first line treatment of OP in both men and women?
Definition
Bisphosphonate (only 2 for men)
Term
What is second line treatment for OP in both men and women?
Definition
Teriparatide
Term
What is third line treatment for OP in women?
Definition
Reloxifene
Term
What is fourth line for OP in women?
Definition
Calcitonin (intranasal)
Term
What is a nice side effect of Calcitonin?
Definition
Decreases pain in the spine, better to go w/ bisphosphonate and treat the pain but if DQ from bis this is good
Term
What are some contraindications in bisphosphonate therapy?
Definition
Can't stand or sit up for 30min
Term
what is a big side effect of Ca to remeber?
Definition
Constipation!
Term
What will an X-ray show for osteopenia/OP?
Definition
A black spot where it's supposed to be white
Term
How does gout present?
Definition
Painful, arthritic type of pain
Term
What drugs might cause gout?
Definition
Thiazide type diuretics and Niacin
Term
What are some risk factors for gout?
Definition
HTN, dyslipidemia
Term
What is gout?
Definition
Type of arthtiris caused be uric acid crystal build up
Term
What units is CrCl in?
Definition
Ml/Min
Term
Symptoms of gout
Definition
Severe pain
Swelling
Warmth
Term
What might a tophi indicate in gout?
Definition
Severe chronic disease
Term
What does gout to do WBC count?
Definition
Mildly elevates
Term
How do you determine if a pt is an over producer or an under excreter?
Definition
24hr urine collection
>800mg uric acid = over producer
<600mg uric acid = underextreter
Term
What are the disired outcomes in gout?
Definition
Rapid/effective pain relief
Maint joint fxn
prevent disease complications
provide coset effective therapy
improve QOL
Term
Non-pharmacologic therapy for gout pts
Definition
Immobilization
Ice
Hydration
Term
What is the pharmcologic therapy options for gout?
Definition
NSAID
Colchicine (Colcrys!)
Corticosteroids
Antihyperuricemics
Term
What are some NSAIDs used for gout?
Definition
Fenoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, Ketoprofen, Meclofenamate, Naproxen, Piroxicam, Sulindac, Celecoxib, Meloxicam
Term
Fenoprofen dose
Definition
800mg q6h
Term
Flurbiprofen dosing
Definition
100mg QID D1 then 50mg QID thereafter
Term
Ibuprofen dosing
Definition
600-800mg qid
Term
Indomethacin dosing
Definition
50mg TID
Term
Ketoprofen dosing
Definition
50mg qid or 75mg tid
Term
Meclofenamate dosing
Definition
100mg TID-QID
Term
Naproxen dosing
Definition
750mg initially then 250mg q8h
Term
Piroxicam dosing
Definition
40mg qd
Term
Sulindac dosing
Definition
200mg bid for up to 10d
Term
Tolmetin dosing
Definition
400mg tid-qid
Term
Celecoxib dosing
Definition
200mg bid
Term
Meloxicam dosing
Definition
7.5-15mg qd
Term
Colcrys (Colchicine) dosing
Definition
1.2mg at onset and 0.6mg 1hr later
Term
Corticosteroid injections for gout
Definition
Methylprednisolone, prednisone, triamcinolone
10-40-60-60
Term
What three drugs are considered antihyperuricemics?
Definition
Allopurinol, Febuxostat, Probenecid
Term
What is the dosing for allopurinol
Definition
CrCl > 90ml/min = 300mg qd
CrCl 60-90ml/min = 200mg qd
CrCl 30-60ml/min = 100mg qd
CrCl >30ml/min = 50mg qd
Term
How would you adjust dosing of Allopurinol?
Definition
Adjust based on uric acid levels with a max of 800mg/day
Term
Febuxostat dosing for gout
Definition
40-80mg qd monitor SUA
Term
Febuxostat dosing for gout
Definition
40-80mg qd monitor SUA
Term
What drug works well for underexceters?
Definition
Probenicid. Blocks tubular reabsorption
Term
What is important to note in respect to renal fxn and probenecid?
Definition
Avoid use when CrCl<50
Term
Febuxostat brand name
Definition
Uloric
Term
What is the treatment for acute gout in pt with normal renal fxn and no ulcer risk?
Definition
1st line- NSAID
2nd line- Colchicine
Consider corticosteroid
Term
What is the treatment for acute gout in pt w/ normal renal fxn and at risk for GI ulcer?
Definition
Colchicine
Term
What is the treatment for gout in pt with renal insuficency and a risk for GI ulcer?
Definition
Corticosteroids
Term
When might you consider prophylactic treatment for gout?
Definition
2 or more atacks/yr OR tophi present OR joint errosion
Term
What is the treatment for chronic gout with renal insufficency OR uric acid stones?
Definition
Allopinol based on CrCl
Term
What is the treatment for chronic gout in pt with no renal fxn problems and no uric acid stones?
Definition
1st line- Allopurinol 2nd line- Probencid
Term
What form of hyperuricemia is allopurinol treating for?
Definition
over-producers
Term
What's the MOA of Allopurinol?
Definition
inhibits xanthine oxidase which blocks oxidation of hypoxanthine to xanthine to uric acid
Term
What drug might you consider for a pt w/ HTN and gout?
Definition
Losartan
Term
What drug might you consider for pt w/ gout and dyslipidemia
Definition
Fenofibrate
Term
What two drugs for treating other disorders have hypouricemic effects?
Definition
Losartan
Fenofibrate
Term
What is notable about uloric/febuxostat?
Definition
No dosage adjustment for mild to mod renal dysfxn
Term
What should be used along with Febuxostat/uloric? for how long?
Definition
Colchicine or nsaid
3-6mo
Term
Why should a pt be on colchicine or NSAID for 3-6mo during initation of Uloric?
Definition
because of potency/rapid uric acid rdxn which causes other problems
Term
How does febuxostat/uloric work?
Definition
xanthine oxidase inhibitor. Inhibits the pathway leading to uric acid prodxn. Totally unrelated to allopurinol, but same MOA
Term
What two drugs are at risk for potentiation from concament dosing with Allopurinol?
Definition
Warfarin
Theophylline
Term
What two drugs are at risk for potentiation from concament dosing with Allopurinol?
Definition
Warfarin
Theophylline
Term
Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine metabolism is inhibited by concomitant administration with what? What is the "fix" for this problem?
Definition
Allopurinol
Reduce dose by 75%
Term
What is tumor lysis syndrome?
Definition
Rapid cell destruction associated with chemo that results in higher uric acid content from breakdown of nucleotides/purines
Term
What is a very severe reaction that can occure with Allopurinol?
Definition
Steven-johnson disease
Term
When can rxn on Allopurinol occure?
Definition
Any time but normally the first 3mo
Term
What should pt on probenecid be monitored for?
Definition
Fever, nausea, rash. Also significant urine decrease (more than 50% in 24h)
Term
What should you monitor for in allopurinol pt?
Definition
rash, nausea, new fever
Term
What are the diuretics that can increase likeliehood of gout?
Definition
acetazolamide, bumetanide, chlorthalidone, ethacrynic acid, furosemide, indapamide, metolazone, thiazides, triamterene
Term
What immunosuppresants might increase the likelihood of gout occuring?
Definition
Cyclosporin, tracolimus
Term
What lipid altering drug might cause increased probability of gout?
Definition
Niacin
Term
Name three other drugs that can cause gout
Definition
ethambutol, levodopa, pyrazinamide
Term
What should pt increase when taking anti-hyperuricemics (especially probenicid(renal))?
Definition
Water intake
Term
What might you use to treat tumor lysis syndrome?
Definition
Allopurinol
Term
What lab might you monitor uloric/fuboxestat for?
Definition
LFT
Term
Why do you never use IV colchicine?
Definition
Horrible toxicity/side effects
Term
What are the systemic toxicity problems for colchicine?
Definition
Myopathy, bone marrow suppression and neutropenia
Term
Why isn't colchicine normally used 1st line?
Definition
Toxicity/serious side effects
Term
What are some common side effects of colchicine?
Definition
Nause and vomiting 80% of the time
Term
When is it best to start gout treatment?
Definition
As soon as possible
Term
What are some side effects of corticosteroids?
Definition
Increased appetite, hyperglycemia, stimulation/wired
Term
What do you do for asymptomatic gout?
Definition
Nothing
Term
Can low dose ASA cause gout?
Definition
Yes
Term
What are some long term effects of gout?
Definition
joint destruction, tophi, nephrolithiasis
Term
What is a really new formulation of antihyperuricemic drug?
Definition
KRYSTEXXA/pegloticase
Term
What is the role of krystexxa in gout?
Definition
for refractory gout
Term
How is krystexxa administered and why is this significant
Definition
IV, because most IV gout drugs historically have anaphylactic rxns
Term
What is the black box warning for Krystexxa?
Definition
Anaphylaxis
Term
What is the starting dose for allopurinol?
Definition
100mg qd titrating up according to response (serum uric acid level at goal or no more gout symptoms)
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