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Hematology Pharmacology
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Pharmacology
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02/03/2011

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Term
Tetracyclines
Definition
Rickettsia, Orientia, Coxiella, Ehrlichia
MOA: prevent tRNA binding to 30S
MOR: influx/efflux, binding site mutation, inactivation
SE: GI, photosenitivity, brown teeth for fetus/young children, nephrotoxicity (not in doxycycline b/c not secreted by kidney)
Term
Chloramphenicol
Definition
2nd choice for Orientia; pregnant women instead of tetracyclines (or rifampin)
MOA: binds 50S peptidyltransferase near site of macrolide action (inhibit one another)
MOR: plasmid encoded acetyltransferase, decreased permeability, binding site mutation
SE: inhibits synthesis of IMM proteins, anemia/leukopenia/thrombocytopenia, aplastic crisis/fatal pancytopenia (<1%)
Term
Primaquine
Definition
Antimalarial for P. vivax, P. ovale; treat hepatic and gametocytic forms
MOA: ROS that inhibit ETC
SE: GI, mild anemia, cyanosis, acute hemolytic anemia in people w/ G6PD deficiency
Given orally->IV = hypotension
Term
Chloroquine
Definition
Antimalarial for P. falciparum, P. malariae, P. vivax, P. ovale (prophylaxis and treatment); RBC form; very long 1/2 life
MOA: accumulates in food vacuole, inhibits hemozoin formation from heme released by Hb degradation-> ROS
MOR: decreased accumulation-> choloroquine resistance transport gene (CRT)
SE: usu only if given rapidly IV; CV
Term
Mefloquine
Definition
Antimalarial for P. falciparum prophylaxis/treatment; RBC form
MOA: accumulates in food vacuole, inhibits hemozoin formation from heme released by Hb degradation-> ROS
MOR: decreased accumulation
SE: dizziness, headaches, A/V disturbances, nightmares
Term
Artesunate
Definition
Antimalarial for P. falciparum treatment; RBC and gametocytic forms
MOA: heme Fe cleavage of endoperoxide-> ROS; ATPase damage via alkylation
No resistance
SE: induces cytP450s, including a self metabolizer (affects dosage), teratogenic, neurotoxic
Recrudescence decreased w/ mefloquine combo
Term
Pyrimethamine-sulfadoxine
Definition
Antimalarial for P. falciparum treatment; RBC form
MOA: inhibits DHFR/TS and PABA utilization
MOR: DHFR/TS mutation
SE: skin rash, folate deficiency, renal toxicity
Term
Proguanil
Definition
Antimalarial for P. falciparum treatment; primary hepatic and RBC stages
MOA: metabolized to an active cyclogaunil; inhibits DHFR/TS
MOR: DHFR/TS mutation
SE: GI, blood in stool
Term
Quinine, Quinidine
Definition
P. falciparum, Babesia
MOA: accumulates in food vacuole, inhibits hemozoin formation from heme released by Hb degradation-> ROS
MOR: decreased accumulation (PF multidrug resistant gene)
SE: CV (worse in quinidine), hypotension, hypoglycemia, cinchonism (A/V disturbances)
Term
Clindamycin
Definition
Babesia
MOA: binds 50S peptidyltransferase to block translocation; also work on apicoplast ribosome
SE: diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis (kills GI bacteria except C. dificile)-> can be fatal
Term
Azithromycin
Definition
Bartonella, Babesia
MOA: binds 50S peptidyltransferase to block translocation
Decreased drug interactions b/o cytP450 inhibition
Large tissue distribution, high cellular concentration
Term
Vincristine
Definition
ALL, Hodgkin's Disease, NHL, MM
IV
MOA: binds beta-tubulin to prevent cell division
MOR: efflux pump
SE: neurological (peripheral neuropathy), limited myelosuppresion, alopecia
Term
Prednisone
Definition
ALL, Hodkin's Disease, NHL, MM
Adrenocorticosteroid
MOA: Lympholytic by inducing apoptosis
SE: glucose intolerance, immunosuppresion, osteoporosis, psychosis
Term
6-mercaptopurine
Definition
ALL
MOA: purine analog, activated by HGPRT
MOR: decreased HGPRT, increased efflux, increased repair
SE: bone marrow suppression, anorexia, nausea, teratogenic
Term
Asparaginase
Definition
ALL
Parenteral
MOA: converts asparagine to aspartate in lymphoblastic leukemia cells
SE: hypersensitivity, hyperglycemia, clotting abnormalities, decreased albumin production
Term
All-trans-retinoic acid
Definition
APL
MOA: RA acid binding to RAR induces cellular differentiation; t(15;17) causes decreased RAR; ATRA overrides aberrant RAR to promote differentiation into neutrophils
SE: teratogenic, not 100% remission
Term
Cytarabine (AraC)
Definition
AML
MOA: 2'-OH inhibits DNA chain elongation via steric hindrance
MOR: cytidine deaminase, dCMP deaminase, decreased deoxycytidine kinase (so no phosphorylation for DNA polymerase addition)
SE: severe immunosuppression, GI, increased hepatic enzyme production, pulmonary edema, dermatitis
Term
Daunorubicin, Idarubicin, Doxorubicin
Definition
ALL, Hodkin's Disease & NHL & MM (doxorubicin)
IV
MOA: intercalates, inhibits topoisomerase II, ROS
SE: cardiotoxicity, bone marrow suppression, alopecia, GI, red urine (doxorubicin, daunorubicin)
Term
Cyclophosphamide
Definition
ALL, CLL, NHL, MM
MOA: alkylation
MOR: decreased influx, increased DNA repair, increased metabolism
SE: acrolein made as a breakdown product, toxic to bladder-> neutralize w/ MESNA
Term
Gentuzumad ozogamicin
Definition
AML
MOA: conjugated monoclonal Ab allowing direct delivery to cancer cells; cytotoxic Ab against CD33 on leukemic myeloblasts
SE: minimal infusion related toxicity (less w/ glucocorticoids), BM suppression, hepatic toxicity
Term
Mitoxantrone
Definition
CLL
MOA: interalates DNA, inhibits topoisomerase II, cannot produce ROS b/c lacks 4th ring
SE: less cardiotoxicity compared to daunorubicin, doxorubicin, idarubicin
Term
Fludarabine, Cladribine
Definition
CLL, Hairy Cell Leukemia, NHL
MOA: purine analogs; inhibits DNA polymerase, incorporated into DNA and RNA, promotes apoptosis; resistant to deamination
MOR: decreased deoxycytidine kinase
SE: myelosuppression, GI, chills, fever
Term
Rituximab
Definition
CLL, B cell-NHL
MOA: naked monoclonal chimeric Ab; ADCC and CDC; mouse Fab w/ human Fc; against CD20 (B cells)-> induces autophosphorylation and activation of tyrosine kinases that induce c-myc and MHC formation; sensitizes tumor cells for apoptosis by chemotherapy
SE: infusion reaction
Term
Alemtuzumab
Definition
CLL, B-CLL
MOA: naked monoclonal humanized Ab; ADCC and CDC; Fab amino acids from mouse, rest human; against CD52 (B/T cells)
SE: less than rituximab b/c more human like; acute infusion reaction, depressed hematopoietic and T cell production
Term
Chlorambucil
Definition
CLL, NHL
Oral
MOA: activated to a nitrogen mustard by cytP450; alkylating agent
SE: lacks normal alkylation SEs
Term
Gleevec (imatinib mesylate)
Definition
CML
MOA: BCR-ABL kinase inhibitor, binds to ATP binding site
MOR: ATP site mutation
SE: GI, edema, muscle cramps
Term
Busulfan
Definition
CML
Oral along with IFN-alpha
MOA: alkylation
SE: pancytopenia, teratogenic
Term
Hydroxyurea
Definition
CML
MOA: inhibits ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase to block conversion of ribonucleotide to deoxyribonucleotide
SE: GI, myelosuppression, teratogenic
Also used to decrease vaso-crisis in SC disease
Term
Pentostatin
Definition
Hairy Cell Leukemia
MOA: adenosine deaminase inhibitor; leads to build up of adenosine and deoxyadenosine which blocks DNA synthesis by feedback inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase, so no deoxynucleotides
SE: long lasting immunosuppression, fatal pulmonary toxicity if given w/ fludarabine, GI, skin rash
Term
Mechlorethamine
Definition
Hodgkin's Disease
MOA: direct alkylating agent
SE: vomiting, lacrimation, bone marrow suppression
Term
Procarbazine
Definition
Hodkin's Disease
MOA: alkyation
MOR: increased repair
SE: sedation, carcinogenic, teratogenic, mutagenic, infertility
Term
Thalidomide
Definition
MM
MOA: activated into metabolites; disruption of Bcl-2, block NF-kB, inhibit IL-6 production-> growth arrest/apoptosis; cell adhesion inhibition to BM stromal cells via decreased IL-6; decreased angiogenesis; enhanced IFN-gamma and IL-2 production-> increased NK function
SE: teratogenic (stumpy limbs), sedation, constipation, peripheral sensory neuropathy
SE less in lanalidomide
Term
Melphalon
Definition
MM
MOA: direct alkylation
Term
Carmustine
Definition
HL, NHL, MM
MOA: spontaneous cleavage of nitrosurea group into alkylating agent and isocyanite which causes delayed and prolonged platelet and granulocyte suppression
SE: veno-occlusion disease, pulmonary fibrosis, renal failure, secondary leukemia, can cross BBB
Term
Ferrous sulfate; Ferrous gluconate
Definition
Oral iron salts to treat iron deficiency
Regulated by intestinal mucosa; no need to monitor levels
Continued 3-6 months after correction
SE: GI but are dose related
Term
Iron dextran
Definition
IV/IM for those who cannot absorb iron, have chronic blood loss, chronic kidney disease
Requires monitoring of iron storage levels
SE: headache, light-headed, fever, nausea, vomiting, rarely anaphylaxis w/ HMW dextran
Term
Iron sucrose complex, Iron sodium complex
Definition
IV for iron deficiency
Less likely to induce hypersensitvity
Term
Vitamin B12 aka extrinsic factor
Definition
Needed for methyl transfer to form THF and for homocysteine->methionine; cofactor for methylmalonyl-CoA synthase (forms succinyl-CoA)
Dietary source: microbe produced; requires intrinsic factor for absorption via ileum; transported in blood w/ transcobalamin II
B12 vs folate deficiency-> Schilling test
Deficiency: megaloblastic macrocytic anemia, hypercellular bone marrow, neurological symptoms
Term
Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin
Definition
IM treatment for B12 deficiency
Converted to active forms-> deoxyadensylcobalamin, methylcobalamin
Hydroxocobalamin preferred b/c more highly protein bound and remains in circulation longer
Term
Folic acid
Definition
Dietary form = polyglutamate N5-methylTHF; hydrolyzed to monoglutamate for absorption in jejunum
Oral supplement absorbed well always
Deficiency: macrocytic anemia, lacks neurological symptoms
Deficiency can be caused by methotrexate, trimethoprim, pyrimethamine-> DHFR inhibitors
Term
Erythropoietin (epoietin alpha)
Definition
Endogenous from kidney; used to treat anemia, especially of chronic renal failure
MOA: stimulates ertyroid proliferation and differentiation via JAK/STAT activation
Patients w/ EPO <100 U/L respond best
SE: hypertension and thrombotic complications due to rapid increase in Hct/Hb
Term
Darbepoietin alpha (NESP)
Definition
Glycosylated EPO w/ longer 1/2 life; used to treat anemia, especially of chronic renal failure
Given IV or SC
MOA: stimulates ertyroid proliferation and differentiation via JAK/STAT activation
SE: hypertension, thrombotic complications
Term
IL-11 (Oprelvekin)
Definition
Treatment of thrombocytopenia secondary to chemotherapy of non-myeloid cancers
MOA: stimulates lymphoid and myeloid cell growth via cytokines; increases platelet and neutrophil numbers
SE: fatigue, headache, dizziness, anemia, dyspnea, atrial arrhythmia
Term
Thrombopoietin (TPO)
Definition
Treatment of chemotherapy induced and HSC transplantation thrombocytopenia
MOA: stimulates growth of megakaryocytes
Term
Unfractionated heparin
Definition
HMW parenteral anticoagulant-> effective against venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, angina, myocardial infarction
Continuous IV infusion
MOA: indirect thrombin inhibition by inducing antithrombin III-> inhibits thrombin, IXa, Xa
Is not consumed during reaction-> higher the dose, higher the 1/2 life
Cannot cross placenta; must watch PTT-> a double the normal PTT = therapeutic
SE: HIT, bleeding
Contraindications: HIT, hemophilia, hypersensitvity, hemorrhage, sever hypertension, recent surgery of eye, brain, spinal cord
Term
Enoxaprin, Dalteparin, Tinzaparin
Definition
LMW parenteral anticoagulant-> effective for venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, angina
IV or SC-> IV effect immediate, SC effect 1-2 hours
MOA: inducing antithrombin III to inhibit Xa
Is not consumed during reaction-> higher the dose, higher the 1/2 life
Cannot cross placenta
Increased bioavailability, less frequent dosing, and monitoring not necessary compared to HMW heparin
SE: less chance of HIT compared to HMW heparin, bleeding, decreased clearance in renal disease
Contraindications: HIT, hemophilia, hypersensitvity, hemorrhage, sever hypertension, recent surgery of eye, brain, spinal cord
Term
Fondaparinux
Definition
Parenteral anticoagulant; synthetic derivative-> effective against venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, angina, myocardial infarction
IV or SC-> IV effect immediate, SC effect 1-2 hours
MOA: inducing antithrombin III to inhibit Xa
Is not consumed during reaction-> higher the dose, higher the 1/2 life
Cannot cross placenta
Increase bioavailability, less frequent dosing, and monitoring not necessary compared to HMW heparin
SE: least likely to trigger HIT, bleeding
Contraindications: HIT, hemophilia, hypersensitvity, hemorrhage, sever hypertension, recent surgery of eye, brain, spinal cord
Term
Protamine sulfate
Definition
Used in heparin overdose
IV
MOA: very basic peptide that binds heparin
Does not work for fondaparinux
Term
Hirudin
Definition
Anticoagulant in leech saliva
MOA: irreversibly binds thrombin
Term
Lepuridin
Definition
Parenteral anticoagulant; recombinant hirudin
MOA: directly inhibits thrombin by binding to catalytic site
Used in patients w/ HIT; caution in those w/ renal insufficiency b/o clearance
Term
Bivalirudin
Definition
Parenteral anticoagulant
MOA: directly inhibits thrombin
Used in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty
Term
Argatroban
Definition
Parenteral anticoagulant
MOA: reversibly binds thrombin catalytic site
Metabolized by P450s, so caution in those w/ hepatic insufficiency
Term
Danaparoid
Definition
Parenteral anticoagulant; mix of non-heparin GAGs
Prophylaxis for deep venous thrombosis; used in patients w/ HIT
MOA: promotes inhibition of Xa by antithrombin III
Term
Warfarin
Definition
Oral anticoagulant
MOA: blocks gamma-carboxylation of glutamate residues in prothrombin, VII, IX, X by preventing vitamin K reduction
8 hour delay for effect; long 1/2 life
SE: crosses the placenta-> hemorrhagic disease, bone deformities; bleeding
Drug Interactions: pharmacodynamic-> barbituates induce cytP450s; pharmacokinetic-> vitamin K reduces the effect by increasing clotting factors
Excess bleeding can be stopped by vitamin K or recombinant factor VIIa
Term
Streptokinase
Definition
Fibrinolytic; not an enzyme itself
MOA: forms complex w/ plasminogen that catalyzes conversion to plasmin
Indications: peripheral arterial and venous thrombi
Term
Urokinase
Definition
Fibrinolytic; human enzyme produced by kidney
MOA: directly converts plasminogen to plasmin
Term
Anistreplase
Definition
Fibrinolytic
MOA: purified human plasminogen + streptokinase
More selective for clot plasminogen when given via continuous IV
Term
Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA)
Definition
Fibrinolytic
MOA: preferentially activates plasminogen bound to fibrin-> confines fibrinolysis to thrombus, but can lyse all thrombi
Approved for use in acute ischemic stoke w/in 3 hours of onset
Term
Reteplase
Definition
Fibrinolytic; recombinant human t-PA
MOA: activates plasminogen, but lacks the fibrin binding domain, so less fibrin specific than t-PA
Term
Tenecteplase
Definition
Fibrinolytic; mutant t-PA
MOA: activates plasminogen and is more fibrin specific than t-PA
Long 1/2 life; given as IV bolus
Term
Aspirin
Definition
Antiplatelet
MOA: irreversibly acetylates and inactives COX1, reducing TXA2 synthesis (TXA2 = vasconstriction, pro-clotting; so is serotonin)
Low dose therapy for primary prophylaxis of myocardial infarction
Term
Clopidogrel
Definition
Antiplatelet
MOA: inhibits ADP pathway activation of platelets by blocking ADP receptors on platelets
Prevent thrombosis during coronary stent placement
SE: few
Term
Ticlopidine
Definition
Antiplatelet
MOA: inhibits ADP pathway activation of platelets by blocking ADP receptors on platelets
Prevent thrombosis during coronary stent placement
SE: nausea, dyspnea, diarrhea, hemorrhage, leukopenia, TTP
Term
Abciximab
Definition
Fibrinolytic; parenteral
MOA: monoclonal antibody directed against IIb-IIIa receptor complex, blocking interaction b/w platelet and fibrinogen, vitronectin, fibronectin
Use in percutaneous coronary intervention and in acute coronary syndrom
Term
Eptifibatide
Definition
Fibrinolytic; parenteral
MOA: analog of the carboxy terminal sequence of the delta chain of fibrinogen, preventing fibrinogen binding to IIb-IIIa via competitive inhibition
Term
Vitamin K
Definition
Bleeding disorder prevention; K1 given to newborns
K1- found in food; clinically in oral and parenteral forms
K2- found in human tissues; made by bacteria
MOA: helps in synthesis of thrombin, VII, IX, X, protein C, protein S by aiding in gamma-carboxylation of glutamate residues
SE: rapid infusion of K1-> dyspnea, chest and back pain, death
Term
Desmopressin acetate
Definition
Treat bleeding disorders via plasma fractions
MOA: increases factor VIII activity in those w/ mild hemophilia A or von Willebrand disease
Term
Autoplex, FEIBA (factor eight inhibitor bypassing activity)
Definition
Treat bleeding disorders via plasma fractions
MOA: factor IX concentrates that contain activated clotting factors; treat patients w/ inhibitors or Abs to factor VIII or IX
SE: might increase qualitative abnormalities of fibrinogen
Term
Cryoprecipitate
Definition
Treat bleeding disorders; plasma protein fraction from whole blood
MOA: treat deficiencies or qualitative abnormalities of fibrinogen or in patients w/ factor VIII deficiency or vWF disease
Term
Aminocaproic acid
Definition
Treat bleeding disorders; synthetic inhibitor of fibrinolysis
MOA: competitively inhibits plasminogen activation
Adjunct therapy for hemophilia, therapy for bleeding from fibrinolytic therapy, prophylaxis from intracranial aneurysms
SE: intravascular thrombosis, hypotension, GI discomfort
Term
Aprotinin
Definition
Treat bleeding disorders
MOA: serine protease inhibitor; inhibits plasmin
Use in patients undergoing coronary bypass grafting-> reduces blood loss
SE: anaphylaxis
Term
Prostacylin (PGI2)
Definition
Platelet antagonist
Lowers peripheral, pulmonary, and coronary resistance
Term
Dipyridamole
Definition
Antiplatelet
MOA: vasodilation; inhibits platelet activity by inhibiting adenosine uptake and cGMP phosphodiesterase
Used in combination w/ aspirin
Term
Dimercaprol (BAL)
Definition
Antidote for acute arsenic poisoning or for acute lead poisoning (in combo w/ EDTA)
MOA: chelation via -SH
Given IM as 10% solution in peanut oil
Excreted by kidney w/in 48 hours
SE: HTN, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, lacrimation, salivation, fever in children, may redistribute the the CNS
Term
Succimer
Definition
Antidote for acute arsenic poisoning or in conjunction w/ dimercaprol for lead poisoning in children
Oral, water soluble analog of dimercaprol
MOA: chelation via disulfide moieties
SE: GI, rash
Term
Edetate calcium disodium (EDTA)
Definition
Lead chelator; also used for zinc, magnesium, and radionuclide poisoning
MOA: chelation via O and N extracellularly (too polar to enter cells)
Administered IV as calcium disodium salt or risk depletion of calcium stores; poor oral absorption which may increase lead absorption
Excreted by kidneys; contraindicated in renal insufficiency
SE: nephrotoxicity
Term
Unithiol
Definition
Chelation of arsenic and lead; water soluble analog of dimercaprol
Alternative to IM dimercaprol/oral succimer for acute arsenic poisoning and oral succimer for lead poisoning
MOA: chelation
Oral or IV
SE: vasodilation and hypotension if IV infused too quickly
Term
Penicillamine
Definition
Chelation of copper or lead; oral
Rapidly enters CNS to decrease copper levels in Wilson's disease
MOA: chelation -NH2 and -SH
SE: hypersensitivity, nephrotoxicity, pancytopenia
Term
Deferoxamine
Definition
Iron chelation
Poor oral absorption-> IV or IM slow to prevent hypotension
MOA: chelation of non-biologically chelated iron
SE: flushing, fever, GI discomfort, rash, pulmonary complications, neurotoxicity, increased risk of infection
Term
Fowler's solution
Definition
Historic antimicrobial which contained arsenic
SE: cancers
Term
Rho (D) immunoglobulin
Definition
Prevention of hemolytic disease of the newborn
Given to Rho(D)- mother after birth, miscarriage, or abortion of Rho(D)+ baby
MOA: plasma derived IgG that clears infants RBCs from maternal circulation before memory B cell generation
SE: rare; injection site discomfort, slight fever, risk of infectious disease transmission b/c plasma derived
Term
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
Definition
Non-specific polyclonal IgG prepared from donor pools
Treatment of Ig deficiency, autoimmune disorders, HIV, BM transplants, Lupus
MOA: reduction in T-helper cells, increases T cell suppressors, blocking Fc receptor
Term
Hyperimmune globulin
Definition
IVIG preparation from donors immunized against specific toxins or viruses-> VZV, rabies, tetanus, hepatitis B
MOA: passive transfer of high titer antibodies to reduce risk/severity of infection
SE: risk of infusion acquired disease
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