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List the drugs / classes available for osteoporosis

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Bisphosphonates
Denosumab
Teriparatide
Romosozumab
Raloxifene
Calcitonin

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When should osteoporosis be treated?

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  1. Fragility fracture (#)
  2. No # but DXA <= -2.5
  3. DXA -1 to -2.5 but FRAX indicates high risk (>3% hip or >20% major osteoporotic #)
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How is the t-score and z-score of the DXA used?

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T-score
- <= -2.5: osteoporosis
- -1 to -2.5: osteopenia
- >-1: normal
Z-score: <=-2 indicates coexisting problem that contribute to osteoporosis (exclude secondary causes)

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What is the first line treatment for osteoporosis?

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Bisphosphonates

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When is oestrogen recommended for osteoporosis?

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Younger women with estrogen deficiency
Women who need estrogen replacement for other reasons

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What are the doses for alendronate, risedronate and zoledronic acid?

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Alen: 70mg / week
Rise: 35mg / week
Zole: 5mg / year

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What are the contraindications for bisphosphonates?

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HypoCa
Gastric issues (PO)
CrCl < 35 (IV), CrCL < 30 (PO)
Inability to sit upright for > 30 mins
aspiration risk

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Outline the monitoring for efficacy of bisphosphonates (PO and IV are different)

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both IV and PO: use for 2 years, then do BMD –> if responsive
PO: 5 years (10 years if high risk of #)
IV: 3 years (6 years if high risk of #)

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Outline the drug holiday algorithm for bisphosphonates

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stop, then reassess after 2 years
if BMD drops by >4-5% or treatment criteria met –> restart

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What are the safety monitoring parameters for bisphosphonates?

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ONJ (dental hygiene, smoking cessation, no dental procedures), atypical fracture (monitor for hip / groin pain)

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What is the dosing regimen for denosumab?

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SC 60mg Q 6 months

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At which CrCL should denosumab be used with caution?

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<10

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What are the calcium and vit D considerations with denosumab?

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check if enough before initiating
Vit D > 20-30 but less than 50-100
monitor SCr, Ca, Vit D

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What is the dosing regimen for teriparatide?

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SC 20mg OD

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What is a common S/E of teriparatide?

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postural hypotension

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When is teriparatide contraindicated?

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CrCL < 30, paget’s disease, history of bone radiation, hyperCa

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How long can teriparatide be used?

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< 2 years

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What is the dosing regimen for romosozumab?

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SC 210mg Q monthly

2x 105mg injections given 1 after another

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What are the C/I for romosozumab?

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Hx of CV event or stroke

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How long can romosozumab be used?

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1 year

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What is the dosing regimen for raloxifene?

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PO 60mg OD

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When is raloxifene C/I?

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CrCl<30, hx of VTE, hepatic impairment

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Does raloxifene cause hot flushes and blood clots?

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no hot flushes
risk of VTE, stroke

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What are some non-pharmacologicals for osteoporosis?

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Exercises: weight bearing, muscle strengthening, balance
Smoking cessation
limit coffee alcohol
Reduce fall risk (check eyes, footwear, home improvement, drugs)
Vit D and Ca

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What is the dose of vit D supplement?
800 IU / day
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What are some DDI with vit D?
rifampin, ASM (PHY, CBZ, VPA), cholestyramine, orlistat, Al
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What are some DDI with calcium?
PPI, fibre, Iron, tetracycline, FQ, bisphosphonates, thyroid meds)
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What is the first line treatment for mod-severe disease activity RA?
MTX
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What is the maximum duration of NSAID use for OA patient with CrCl < 60?
5-7 days
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At which CrCL are NSAIDs contraindicated?
15
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In what conditions are NSAIDs contraindicated / cautioned?
C/I: Uncontrolled asthma, severe renal impairment, active GI bleed, pregnant Caution: mod renal impairment, Hx of GI bleed, hypertension
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What is the treatment progression for low disease activity RA?
hydroxychloroquine > sulfasalazine > MTX > leflunomide
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What is the dosing regimen of methotrexate in RA?
Initial: 7.5mg / week, then folic acid 5mg the day after Titration: increase by 2.5 - 5mg every 4-12 weeks Target dose: 15mg / week Max dose: 25mg / week
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What is the dosing regimen of sulfasalazine in RA?
Initial: 500mg OD/BD Target: 1g BD Max: 3g a day
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What is the dosing regimen of hydroxychloroquine in RA?
200-400mg in 1-2 divided doses Max: 5mg/kg/day
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What is the dosing regimen of leflunomide in RA?
Loading: 100mg OD for 3 days Maintenance: 20mg OD
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Can leflunomide be used in pregnancy?
No
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Which RA DMARDs should be used with caution in pt with G6PD deficiency?
Sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine
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What are the S/E of MTX?
Increase in transaminases, myelosuppression, SJS/TEN
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What are the contraindications of sulfasalazine?
sulfa allergy, G6PD
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What are the contraindications of hydroxychloroquine?
Preexisting retinopathy, G6PD (do an eye exam)
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What are the contraindications of leflunomide?
ALT > 2x ULN
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What is the max number of bDMARDs and tsDMARDs that can be taken together?
1
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Which bDMARD cannot be used in heart failure and severe infection?
TNF-alpha
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Prior to initiation of bDMARDs / tsDMARDs, what screening should be done?
Screening: TB, HepB/C Vaccination: HepB, pneumococcal, flu, chicken pox Labs: CBC, LFTs, Lipids, SCr
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What should be done if RA is not on target with MTX?
1. Add b/tsDMARD 2. triple therapy: add hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine
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How should discontinuation of treatment be done when RA is at target?
not abruptly, as it increases chance of flares
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In RA triple therapy (MTX, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine), which should be discontinued first?
sulfasalazine
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In RA treatment with MTX and bDMARD/tsDMARD, which should be discontinued first?
MTX
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Briefly, what is the role of glucocorticoids in RA?
1. bridging 2. IA GC into joints (q3 monthly, not more than 2-3 times / year / joint)
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How should glucocorticoids be used to bridge therapy for DMARD? (inc drug, dose, duration)
low dose GC, eg PO Prednisolone <7.5mg / day up to 3 months
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How should the dose of methotrexate be adjusted in renal impairment?
CrCL < 50: reduce by 50% CrCL < 30: contraindicated
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What are the side effects of leflunomide?
increase in transaminases, alopecia, myelosuppression
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Within how many hours should colchicine be started for an acute gout flare?
24-36 hours
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What are the 2 dosing regimens for colchicine?
1. 1mg loading dose then 0.5mg 1 hour later 2. 0.5mg BD-TDS
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What are the common side effects of colchicine?
N/V/D
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What should be done with colchicine dose in renally impaired patients?
Dose should be reduced
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For urate lowering therapy, what are the uric acid targets for both tophaceous and non-tophaceous gout?
tophi: <5 mg/dL non-tophi: <6 mg/dL
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What is the criteria to begin urate lowering therapy?
- >=2 flares in a year - tophi - gouty arthropathy - Hx of kidney stones
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What is the dosing regimen for allopurinol (include renal dosing)?
Initiate: <=100mg / day (<50 in CKD stage 3) Titration: increase by 50-100mg every 2-8 weeks Maintenance: >300mg / day (same for renal) Max: 800-900 mg / day
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What are the risk factors for SCAR from allopurinol?
Renal impairment Agent - concom diuretics Starting dose too high HLA-B*58:01 Escalation of dose too fast Seniority
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What are the early signs of allopurinol induced SCAR?
flu-like Sx, red eyes, rash, mouth ulcers
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What is the typical duration of SCAR occurrence from allopurinol?
3 months
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What is the dosing regimen for fexobustat?
initiate: <=40mg/day titration: 80mg / day if treatment not at target after 2-4 weeks
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Are allopurinol and fexobustat renally or hepatically cleared?
allopurinol: renal fexobustat: hepatic
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In what medical conditions should fexobustat be used with caution and why?
CHF, Chronic heart disease (because increase risk of MACE)
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What is the dosing regimen of probenecid?
250mg BD x 1 week, then 500mg BD Increase 500mg BD every 4 weeks if not well controlled, max is 2g / day
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At what CrCL does probenecid become less effective?
50
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What is the contraindication for probenecid?
urolithiasis
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What non-pharmacological counselling point should be given to patients on probenecid?
Drink water

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