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Drug Interactions:Drug Interactions:
Combinations That CanCombinations That Can
Kill Your Patients or Kill Your Patients or
““warningswarnings””
Frank LoVecchio, DO, MPH, FACEP, FABMTFrank LoVecchio, DO, MPH, FACEP, FABMTMedical Director, Banner Drug and Information CenterMedical Director, Banner Drug and Information Center
Research Director and Vice Chairman, Maricopa Medical Center, Research Director and Vice Chairman, Maricopa Medical Center,
Department of Emergency Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine
Professor, University of AZ College Medicine Professor, University of AZ College Medicine
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IntroductionIntroduction
��CommonCommon
��0.50.5--2.5% of hospitalized pts2.5% of hospitalized pts
��Only 1% clinically significant fatal!Only 1% clinically significant fatal!
��Most are predictable and preventableMost are predictable and preventable
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Definition of a Drug InteractionDefinition of a Drug Interaction
��The pharmacological or clinical The pharmacological or clinical
response to the administration of response to the administration of
a drug combination, different from a drug combination, different from
that anticipated from the known that anticipated from the known
effects of the two agents when effects of the two agents when
given alone.given alone.
Tatro, Drug Interaction Facts 1992Tatro, Drug Interaction Facts 1992
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People donPeople don’’t kill people, computers dot kill people, computers do
�� Computerized physician order entry Computerized physician order entry
(CPOE) and decision support systems (CPOE) and decision support systems
(DSS) can reduce certain types of error (DSS) can reduce certain types of error
but often slow clinicians and may increase but often slow clinicians and may increase
other types of error. other types of error.
Acad Emerg Med. 2004 Nov;11(11):1135-41
Handler JA, et al
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cc: Lightheadednesscc: Lightheadedness
��A 64 yr old male with a history of HTN, A 64 yr old male with a history of HTN,
CAD, and stable angina became CAD, and stable angina became
lightheaded and nauseated shortly lightheaded and nauseated shortly
after a dose of sildenafil after a dose of sildenafil (Viagra)(Viagra)
��Medications: ASA, captopril, Medications: ASA, captopril,
isosorbide dinitrate isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)(Isordil)
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Sildenafil and NitratesSildenafil and Nitrates
�� Released in March 1998Released in March 1998
�� Over 6 million Rx in first yearOver 6 million Rx in first year
�� 130 deaths reported to FDA, most cardiac130 deaths reported to FDA, most cardiac
�� Many cases of severe hypotensionMany cases of severe hypotension
in pts taking nitrates in pts taking nitrates ⇒⇒ 16 deaths16 deaths
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Lue TF, N Engl J Med 342(24):1802, 2000
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Sildenafil and NitratesSildenafil and Nitrates
Mechanism of InteractionMechanism of Interaction
L-Arginine NITRIC OXIDE
Guanylate
Cyclase
GTP ↑ cGMP
5’GMP
Phosphodiesterase
Type 5
NO Synthase
Autonomic
Nervous
System
SILDENAFIL (Viagra)
NITRATES
Smooth muscle relaxation
(also in vasculature)
Hypotension
Ischemia
Death
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Pharmacodynamic InteractionsPharmacodynamic Interactions
��The use of two agents which affect the The use of two agents which affect the
same physiologic systemsame physiologic system
��Can be either synergistic or Can be either synergistic or
antagonisticantagonistic
�� calcium channel blocker + beta blockercalcium channel blocker + beta blocker
�� furosemide + gentamicinfurosemide + gentamicin
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Pharmacokinetic InteractionsPharmacokinetic Interactions
��AbsorptionAbsorption
��DistributionDistribution
�� protein bindingprotein binding
��MetabolismMetabolism
�� cytochrome p450cytochrome p450
��EliminationElimination
��diureticsdiuretics & lithium& lithium
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Survey Says: History of epilepsy, Survey Says: History of epilepsy,
rash and fever 5 days after dilantinrash and fever 5 days after dilantin
�� The best agent to switch the The best agent to switch the
patient to is?patient to is?
A.A. ValpraoteValpraote
B.B. CarbamazepineCarbamazepine
C.C. PhenobarbitalPhenobarbital
D.D. Lamotrigine Lamotrigine
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Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity
Syndrome (AHS)Syndrome (AHS)
��Rare adverse event (1/1,000 to Rare adverse event (1/1,000 to
1/10,000) characterized by fever, 1/10,000) characterized by fever,
rash, and internal organ involvement rash, and internal organ involvement
(liver, kidney, CNS, lungs), usually (liver, kidney, CNS, lungs), usually
with lymphadenopathy, with lymphadenopathy,
��11--8 weeks after drug initiation8 weeks after drug initiation
�� It is not doseIt is not dose--related and can recur if related and can recur if
the drug is rethe drug is re--startedstarted
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Crit Care Clin. 1997 Oct;13(4):727-39.
Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome.
Morkunas AR, Miller MB.
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AHS: Clinical FindingsAHS: Clinical Findings
�� Fever Fever
�� Rash, exfoliative suggests StevensRash, exfoliative suggests Stevens--Johnson Johnson Syndrome or Toxic Epidermal NecrolysisSyndrome or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
�� Lymphadenopathy is seen in 2/3 of patients, Lymphadenopathy is seen in 2/3 of patients, has been associated with has been associated with ““pseudolymphomapseudolymphoma””
�� Liver involvement: mild transaminitis to Liver involvement: mild transaminitis to fulminant hepatic necrosisfulminant hepatic necrosis
�� Other findings in AHS include eosinophilia, Other findings in AHS include eosinophilia, hematologic abnormalities, and nephritishematologic abnormalities, and nephritis
�� Less common findings include myalgias, Less common findings include myalgias, arthralgias, rhabdomyolysis, pneumonitis, and arthralgias, rhabdomyolysis, pneumonitis, and thyroiditis, which results in hypothyroidism thyroiditis, which results in hypothyroidism approximately 2 months after presentation.approximately 2 months after presentation.
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Treatment of AHSTreatment of AHS
�� Discontinue offending drug and supportive careDiscontinue offending drug and supportive care
�� The use of systemic corticosteroids, IV The use of systemic corticosteroids, IV
immunoglobulins, and antihistamines is immunoglobulins, and antihistamines is
controversialcontroversial
�� Due to the high degree of crossDue to the high degree of cross--reactivity reactivity
among the aromatic anticonvulsants, patients among the aromatic anticonvulsants, patients
should not be switched to another medication in should not be switched to another medication in
this class!!this class!!
�� Family members of patients with AHS should Family members of patients with AHS should
be warned, and may want to undergo testing be warned, and may want to undergo testing
prior to starting any of the drugs in this class prior to starting any of the drugs in this class
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?Survey Says?Survey Says
�� 30 year old on Venlafaxine 30 year old on Venlafaxine
(Effexor) complains of (Effexor) complains of
severe ankle pain after a severe ankle pain after a
trauma. Obvious fracture is trauma. Obvious fracture is
noted with good pulses. noted with good pulses.
She requests analgesics. She requests analgesics.
Which is potentially most Which is potentially most
harmful?harmful?
A. IbuprofenA. Ibuprofen
B. MeperidineB. Meperidine
C. MorphineC. Morphine
D. FentanylD. Fentanyl
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Serotonin SyndromeSerotonin Syndrome
��Acute increase in serotonin at the Acute increase in serotonin at the 5HT5HT1A1A receptorreceptor
�� PProduced byroduced by
��2 serotonergic drugs simultaneously2 serotonergic drugs simultaneously
�� initiating serotonergic druginitiating serotonergic drug
�� increased dosingincreased dosing
��overdoseoverdose
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Serotonin SyndromeSerotonin Syndrome
Medications InvolvedMedications Involved
�� MAOIMAOI’’s, TCAs, TCA’’s, SSRIs, SSRI’’ss
�� Venlafaxine, trazodone, nefazodoneVenlafaxine, trazodone, nefazodone
�� Meperidine, dextromethorphanMeperidine, dextromethorphan
�� SumatriptanSumatriptan
�� ““EcstasyEcstasy””
�� LithiumLithium
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Changing AntidepressantsChanging Antidepressants
��Stop MAOIStop MAOI
��start SSRI in 2 weeksstart SSRI in 2 weeks
��Stop SSRIStop SSRI
��start MAOI in 2 weeksstart MAOI in 2 weeks
�� if fluoxetine then 4 weeks if fluoxetine then 4 weeks
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Spectrum of Clinical FindingsSpectrum of Clinical Findings
Boyer et al. N Engl J Med 352;11:1112Boyer et al. N Engl J Med 352;11:1112--20, 200520, 2005
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Serotonin SyndromeSerotonin Syndrome
Clinical PresentationClinical Presentation
�� Cognitive and behavioralCognitive and behavioral
�� dizziness, restlessness, agitation, delerium, dizziness, restlessness, agitation, delerium,
seizures, comaseizures, coma
�� Autonomic nervous systemAutonomic nervous system
�� diaphoresis, diaphoresis, ↑ HR, HR, ↑ BP, BP, ↑ TT
�� NeuromuscularNeuromuscular
�� hyperreflexia, muscle stiffness, rigidityhyperreflexia, muscle stiffness, rigidity
�� lower extremitieslower extremities
Mills, Critical Care Clinics 13(4):763-83, 1997
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Serotonin SyndromeSerotonin Syndrome
TreatmentTreatment
��Stop all serotonergic agentsStop all serotonergic agents
��Cyproheptadine Cyproheptadine (Periactin)(Periactin) 44--8 mg PO8 mg PO
��Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines -- titrate to effecttitrate to effect
��Aggressive sedation/paralysis/cooling for Aggressive sedation/paralysis/cooling for
critically ill but is rarely needed critically ill but is rarely needed
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A Few Other Causes of DrugA Few Other Causes of Drug--Induced Heat IllnessesInduced Heat Illnesses
∆MS Hot Miscellaneous
MH a a Post-anesthesia
NMS a a
Dopamine-blockers
SS a a
SSRI’s “plus”
ACS a a
Dry skin, etc
ST a a
Moist skin
a
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Survey Says: Which of the following is Survey Says: Which of the following is
the most common sidethe most common side--effect of effect of
Neuroleptics / Antipsychotics? Neuroleptics / Antipsychotics?
a.a. AkathisiaAkathisia
b.b. DystoniaDystonia
c.c. Malignant HyperthermiaMalignant Hyperthermia
d.d. Neuroleptic Malignant Neuroleptic Malignant
SyndromeSyndrome
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Antiemetics in the ED: a randomized Antiemetics in the ED: a randomized
controlled trial comparing 3 common agentscontrolled trial comparing 3 common agents
�� This randomized, placeboThis randomized, placebo--controlled, doublecontrolled, double--blind trial blind trial compares 1.25 mg droperidol, 10 mg metoclopramide, compares 1.25 mg droperidol, 10 mg metoclopramide, 10 mg prochlorperazine, and saline placebo. 10 mg prochlorperazine, and saline placebo.
�� Droperidol (Droperidol (--54.5 mm) was significantly better than 54.5 mm) was significantly better than metoclopramide (metoclopramide (--40.2 mm) or prochlorperazine (40.2 mm) or prochlorperazine (--40.5 40.5 mm) at reducing nausea at 30 minutes (P = .04). mm) at reducing nausea at 30 minutes (P = .04).
�� There were no significant differences in rescue There were no significant differences in rescue medication or patient satisfaction; however, droperidol medication or patient satisfaction; however, droperidol had significantly higher akathisia (71.4% vs 23.5%) at had significantly higher akathisia (71.4% vs 23.5%) at 2424--hour followhour follow--up. up.
Braude D, Soliz T, Crandall C, Hendey G, Andrews J, Weichenthal L.
Am J Emerg Med. 2006 Mar;24(2):177-82.
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?Survey Says?Survey Says
�� 24 year old on seldane for 24 year old on seldane for
URI symptoms. You URI symptoms. You
diagnosis sinusitis. You diagnosis sinusitis. You
agree to prescribe and agree to prescribe and
antibiotic. Which is the antibiotic. Which is the
best choice?best choice?
A. AzithromycinA. Azithromycin
B. ErythromycinB. Erythromycin
C. OfloxacinC. Ofloxacin
D. FlagylD. Flagyl
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cc: Palpitations
�� 24 yr old female returns now and complains 24 yr old female returns now and complains
of palpitations and dizziness. Recently of palpitations and dizziness. Recently
diagnosed with bronchitis and treated with diagnosed with bronchitis and treated with
erythromycin.erythromycin.
�� Pt also selfPt also self--treating with OTCtreating with OTC’’s s
acetaminophen and Propulusid (Cisapride)acetaminophen and Propulusid (Cisapride)
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cc: Palpitationscc: Palpitations
�� Vitals, physical examination unremarkableVitals, physical examination unremarkable
�� Hx of palpitations >> monitorHx of palpitations >> monitor
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FDA Withdrawals/Restrictions Due to FDA Withdrawals/Restrictions Due to
Prolongation of the QT IntervalProlongation of the QT Interval
�� WithdrawnWithdrawn
�� Terfenadine (Seldane) Terfenadine (Seldane) -- 19981998
�� Astemizole (Hismanal) Astemizole (Hismanal) -- 19991999
�� Grepafloxin (Raxar) Grepafloxin (Raxar) –– 19991999
�� ““Black boxBlack box””
�� Cisapride (Propulsid) Cisapride (Propulsid) -- 20002000
�� Levomethadyl (Orlaam) Levomethadyl (Orlaam) -- 20012001
�� Droperidol (Inapsine) Droperidol (Inapsine) -- 20022002
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The QT IntervalThe QT Interval
Goldfranks Toxicologic Emergencies 7Goldfranks Toxicologic Emergencies 7thth eded
male < 450 msecfemale < 460 msec
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Early AfterEarly After--depolarizationdepolarization
Triggering a Dysrhythmogenic BeatTriggering a Dysrhythmogenic Beat
Goodman & Gilman 9Goodman & Gilman 9thth eded
Early afterEarly after--depolarization (EAD) interruptingdepolarization (EAD) interrupting
phase 3 repolarization.phase 3 repolarization.
Under some conditions, a triggered beat can ariseUnder some conditions, a triggered beat can arise
from an EAD (black arrow, right)from an EAD (black arrow, right)
triggered
beat
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Pharmacokinetic InteractionPharmacokinetic Interaction
terfenadine carboxylate (active)terfenadine carboxylate (active)
desmethylastemizole (inactive)desmethylastemizole (inactive)
? (inactive)? (inactive)
terfenadineterfenadine
astemizoleastemizole
cisapridecisapride
CYP3A4CYP3A4
Woosley, JAMA 269;1532Woosley, JAMA 269;1532--6, 19936, 1993
erythromycinerythromycin
ketoconazoleketoconazole
verapamilverapamil-
potassiumpotassium
channelschannels
QT prolongationQT prolongation
torsadestorsades
-
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Available Drugs Associated w/ Available Drugs Associated w/
QT prolongationQT prolongation
�� Disopyramiide, procainamide, quinidine, Disopyramiide, procainamide, quinidine,
sotalol, bepridil, amiodaronesotalol, bepridil, amiodarone
�� Erythromycin, clarithromycin, sparfloxacinErythromycin, clarithromycin, sparfloxacin
�� Droperidol, haloperidol, mesoridazine, Droperidol, haloperidol, mesoridazine,
thioridazine, chlorpromazine, quetiapinethioridazine, chlorpromazine, quetiapine
�� MethadoneMethadone
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Drugs associated with prolonged QTC and TorsadesDrugs associated with prolonged QTC and Torsades
�� Amantadine Amantadine
�� Arsenic Arsenic
�� Astemizole Astemizole
�� Bepridil Bepridil
�� Butyrophenones Butyrophenones
�� Chloral hydrate Chloral hydrate
�� Chloroquine Chloroquine
�� Cisapride Cisapride
�� Citalopram Citalopram
�� Emetine Emetine
�� Fluoride (secondary to Fluoride (secondary to hypocalcemia) hypocalcemia)
�� Fluoxetine Fluoxetine
�� Ketoconazole Ketoconazole
�� Erythromycin Erythromycin
�� Mercury (organic) Mercury (organic)
�� Organophosphates Organophosphates
�� Pentamidine Pentamidine
�� Phenothiazines (particularly Phenothiazines (particularly thioridazine, mesoridazine) thioridazine, mesoridazine)
�� Phosphorus Phosphorus
�� Pimozide Pimozide
�� Scorpion venom Scorpion venom
�� Terfenadine Terfenadine
�� Tetracyclic antidepressants Tetracyclic antidepressants
�� Tricyclic antidepressants Tricyclic antidepressants
�� Disopyramide Disopyramide
�� Procainamide Procainamide
�� Quinidine Quinidine
�� Encainide Encainide
�� Flecainide Flecainide
�� Lorcainide Lorcainide
�� Moricizine Moricizine
�� Propafenone Propafenone
�� Amiodarone Amiodarone
�� Bretylium Bretylium
�� NN--Acetylprocainamide Acetylprocainamide
�� SotalolSotalol
XXXX QTC.COM
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Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs and the RiskAtypical Antipsychotic Drugs and the Risk
of Sudden Cardiac Deathof Sudden Cardiac Death
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Potent Inhibitors of CYP3APotent Inhibitors of CYP3A
�� Erythromycin, clarithromycin, ciprofloxacinErythromycin, clarithromycin, ciprofloxacin
�� Azole antifungals Azole antifungals (ketoconazole, fluconazole)(ketoconazole, fluconazole)
�� Diltiazem, verapamilDiltiazem, verapamil
�� SSRISSRI’’s (footnote), nefazodone s (footnote), nefazodone
�� Protease inhibitors Protease inhibitors (ritonovir, indinavir)(ritonovir, indinavir)
�� Cimetidine Cimetidine (not as potent but very common) (not as potent but very common)
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Time Plasma Concentration CurveTime Plasma Concentration Curve
Bailey et al. Br J Clin Pharmacol 46:101Bailey et al. Br J Clin Pharmacol 46:101--110, 1998110, 1998
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Common Drugs Metabolized Common Drugs Metabolized
Significantly/Exclusively by CYP3Significantly/Exclusively by CYP3
�� AntidepressantsAntidepressants
�� Amitriptyline, venlafaxine imipramineAmitriptyline, venlafaxine imipramine
�� Calcium channel blockersCalcium channel blockers
�� Protease inhibitorsProtease inhibitors
�� Cyclosporine, tacrolimusCyclosporine, tacrolimus
�� MidazolamMidazolam
Wilkerson, N Engl J Med 352;21:2211Wilkerson, N Engl J Med 352;21:2211--2121
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? Survey says? Survey says
�� Your next patient Your next patient
presents on Dipyridamole presents on Dipyridamole
(Persantine(Persantine®®) ) and has and has
SVTSVT. The best drug at . The best drug at
this time is?this time is?
A. Adenosine 6 mgA. Adenosine 6 mg
B. Adenosine 12 mgB. Adenosine 12 mg
C. Adenosine 3 mgC. Adenosine 3 mg
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Adenosine drug InteractionsAdenosine drug Interactions
�� Carbamazepine may increase heart block.Carbamazepine may increase heart block.
�� Dipyridamole potentiates effects of adenosine; Dipyridamole potentiates effects of adenosine;
reduce dose of adenosine.reduce dose of adenosine.
�� Theophylline and caffeine (methylxanthines) Theophylline and caffeine (methylxanthines)
antagonize adenosine's effects; may require antagonize adenosine's effects; may require
increased dose of adenosine.increased dose of adenosine.
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Ray, et al. N Engl J Med 351;11:1089-96, 2004
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Ray, et al. N Engl J Med 351;11:1089-96, 2004
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Inducers of CYP450Inducers of CYP450
uu Increase the metabolism of drugsIncrease the metabolism of drugs
vv subtherapeutic dosingsubtherapeutic dosing
uu Lipid solubleLipid soluble
uu Gradual onset Gradual onset -- days to weeksdays to weeks
uu If stopped, the effect will disappearIf stopped, the effect will disappear
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Inducers of CYP450Inducers of CYP450
��Rifampin, isoniazidRifampin, isoniazid
��Phenobarbital, phenytoin, Phenobarbital, phenytoin,
carbamazepinecarbamazepine
��Cigarette smoke (PAHCigarette smoke (PAH’’s)s)
��Chronic ethanolChronic ethanol
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Lower Doses of Ambien ?Lower Doses of Ambien ?
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Survey Says?Survey Says?
�� Your next patient has peaked t waves and a Your next patient has peaked t waves and a
potassium of 6 meq/L. You administer calcium potassium of 6 meq/L. You administer calcium
and they die shortly afterand they die shortly after
�� Which drug were they on?Which drug were they on?
�� A. DigitalisA. Digitalis
�� B. VerapamilB. Verapamil
�� C. Potassium supplementsC. Potassium supplements
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Digoxin Digoxin
Toxicity Toxicity
Drug Interactions:Drug Interactions:
�� QuinidineQuinidine
�� VerapamilVerapamil
�� DiltiazemDiltiazem
�� AmiodaroneAmiodarone
�� SpironolactoneSpironolactone
�� Macrolides and tetracyclines (reversal of Macrolides and tetracyclines (reversal of
inactivation of digoxin by enteric inactivation of digoxin by enteric
bacterium bacterium Eubacterium lentumEubacterium lentum))
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cc: Bruising
��67 yr old female w/ multiple medical 67 yr old female w/ multiple medical problems sent in by her neurologist problems sent in by her neurologist complaining of lightheadedness and a complaining of lightheadedness and a bruise on her thigh. bruise on her thigh.
��Medications:Medications:gyburide, nifedipine, enalapril, aspirin, gyburide, nifedipine, enalapril, aspirin, timolol, warfarin, cimetidine, colace.timolol, warfarin, cimetidine, colace.
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cc: Bruisingcc: Bruising
��Gen: pale, slightly diaphoretic femaleGen: pale, slightly diaphoretic female
��Vitals: HR 105 irregular, BP 120/75Vitals: HR 105 irregular, BP 120/75
��Skin: several ecchymosis on legs w/Skin: several ecchymosis on legs w/
largest 7 x 10 x 4 cm on L thighlargest 7 x 10 x 4 cm on L thigh
��Abd: nontender, melanic stoolAbd: nontender, melanic stool
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cc: Bruisingcc: Bruising
�� LaboratoryLaboratory
�� hemoglobin = 8 g/dL (baseline 13 g/dL)hemoglobin = 8 g/dL (baseline 13 g/dL)
�� platelets = 280,000platelets = 280,000
�� PT > 50 secPT > 50 sec
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WarfarinWarfarin
�� Frequently involved in drug interactionsFrequently involved in drug interactions
�� Low therapeutic indexLow therapeutic index
�� Bleeding is a significant complicationBleeding is a significant complication
Holbrook et al. Arch Int Med 165:1095Holbrook et al. Arch Int Med 165:1095--1106, 20051106, 2005
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WarfarinWarfarin
Mechanism of InteractionMechanism of Interaction
�� Altered CYP metabolism Altered CYP metabolism (1A2, 2E1, 3A4)(1A2, 2E1, 3A4)
�� inhibited, inducedinhibited, induced
�� Drug synergismDrug synergism
�� heparin, NSAIDS, ticlodipineheparin, NSAIDS, ticlodipine
�� Drug antagonismDrug antagonism
�� high vit K foods, enteral nutritionhigh vit K foods, enteral nutrition
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warfarin --
Vitamin K
rich foods
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cc: Bruisingcc: Bruising
�� Because the patient was started on Because the patient was started on
warfarin a few weeks prior by her warfarin a few weeks prior by her
cardiologist for atrial fibrillation, her family cardiologist for atrial fibrillation, her family
physician began cimetidine to prevent GI physician began cimetidine to prevent GI
bleeding.bleeding.
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Case of Big Girl BlueCase of Big Girl Blue
�� A patient presents with a laceration to her A patient presents with a laceration to her scalp. No LOC. You administer Lidocaine with scalp. No LOC. You administer Lidocaine with epinephrine and are called to the room.epinephrine and are called to the room.
�� She is complaining of dizziness, headache, and She is complaining of dizziness, headache, and dyspnea. The triage RN calls a medical alert dyspnea. The triage RN calls a medical alert because the patient is obviously cyanotic.because the patient is obviously cyanotic.
�� In the resuscitation room, you find an alert In the resuscitation room, you find an alert patient with: BP 120/50 P 120 R24 T99 pulse patient with: BP 120/50 P 120 R24 T99 pulse ox 85% (on 70% FIOox 85% (on 70% FIO22 by mask) and this by mask) and this appearanceappearance
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Blue LadyBlue Lady
�� WhatWhat’’s going on?s going on?
A. pulmonary embolismA. pulmonary embolism
B. aortic dissectionB. aortic dissection
C. Cyanide poisoningC. Cyanide poisoning
D. MethemoglobinemiaD. Methemoglobinemia
E. pneumothoraxE. pneumothorax
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MethemoglobinemiaMethemoglobinemia�� Cyanosis in the setting of adequate oxygen delivery Cyanosis in the setting of adequate oxygen delivery
and a pulse oximeter ~ midand a pulse oximeter ~ mid--80% range is suggestive 80% range is suggestive
of methemoglobinemia (oxidized hemoglobin)of methemoglobinemia (oxidized hemoglobin)
�� Commonly occurring from excessive exposure to Commonly occurring from excessive exposure to
oxidizing agents, such as benzocaine, dapsone, oxidizing agents, such as benzocaine, dapsone,
nitrobenzene; nitrobenzene;
�� G6PD deficiency G6PD deficiency –– and more frequently associated and more frequently associated
with significant hemolysis.with significant hemolysis.
�� Rx is administration of oxygen and methylene blueRx is administration of oxygen and methylene blue
�� Methylene blue will not be effective and will induce Methylene blue will not be effective and will induce
hemolysis in those with G6PD deficiencyhemolysis in those with G6PD deficiency
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High Risk DrugsHigh Risk Drugs
�� WarfarinWarfarin
�� TheophyllineTheophylline
�� CyclosporineCyclosporine
�� MAOIMAOI’’ss
�� LithiumLithium
�� DigoxinDigoxin
�� Frequently prescribedFrequently prescribed
�� Significant toxicitySignificant toxicity
�� Low therapeutic Low therapeutic
windowwindow
�� One major route of One major route of
eliminationelimination
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High Risk PatientsHigh Risk Patients
�� ElderlyElderly
�� altered metabolism, multiple medicationsaltered metabolism, multiple medications
�� Complex medical hx/multiple MDComplex medical hx/multiple MD’’ss
�� Specific medical conditionsSpecific medical conditions
�� HIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS
�� transplanttransplant
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HIV + PatientHIV + Patient
�� 55--20% incidence20% incidence
�� multiple medsmultiple meds
�� meds w/ high interaction potentialmeds w/ high interaction potential
�� meds w/ significant toxicity (risk/benefit)meds w/ significant toxicity (risk/benefit)
�� MDMD’’s unfamiliar w/ medss unfamiliar w/ meds
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PharmacodynamicPharmacodynamic
�� Bone marrow suppressionBone marrow suppression
�� ganciclovir, TMPganciclovir, TMP--SMZ, zidovudineSMZ, zidovudine
�� Peripheral neuropathyPeripheral neuropathy
�� isoniazid, didanosine (ddI), stavudine, isoniazid, didanosine (ddI), stavudine,
zalcitabinezalcitabine
�� PancreatitisPancreatitis
�� didanosine (ddI), pentamidinedidanosine (ddI), pentamidine
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PharmacokineticPharmacokinetic
�� Protease inhibitors Protease inhibitors (inhibitors)(inhibitors)
�� Antifungals Antifungals (inhibitors)(inhibitors)
�� Antituberculous Antituberculous (inducers)(inducers)
�� Anticonvulsants Anticonvulsants (inducers)(inducers)
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St Johns WortSt Johns Wort
�� DepressionDepression
�� CYP inhibitorCYP inhibitor
�� MAO inhibitorMAO inhibitor
�� Serotonin syndromeSerotonin syndrome
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Ginko BilobaGinko Biloba
�� DementiaDementia
�� HemorrhageHemorrhage
�� warfarin, aspirin, warfarin, aspirin,
rofecoxibrofecoxib
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Recognizing Drug/Drug Recognizing Drug/Drug
InteractionsInteractions
�� Obtain complete medication historyObtain complete medication history
�� Identify high risk patientsIdentify high risk patients
�� Identify high risk drugsIdentify high risk drugs
�� QT prolongersQT prolongers
�� Identify inhibitors/inducers of CYPIdentify inhibitors/inducers of CYP
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My RulesMy Rules
1.1. Limit the total number of drugs, dose and duration Limit the total number of drugs, dose and duration (The more problems, the more problems)(The more problems, the more problems)
2. Extremes of age deserve caution2. Extremes of age deserve caution
3. If you are giving IV contrast, check medications and 3. If you are giving IV contrast, check medications and hydrate, consider bicarbonatehydrate, consider bicarbonate
4. Never use Meperidine4. Never use Meperidine
5. Consider Ondansetron (now low dose)5. Consider Ondansetron (now low dose)
6. Love P4506. Love P450
7. Know high risk drugs7. Know high risk drugs
8. If in doubt avoid, succinylcholine8. If in doubt avoid, succinylcholine
9. If in doubt, use benzo9. If in doubt, use benzo’’ss
10. Consider help prn10. Consider help prn
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