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What is a potential effect of reduced serum albumin levels in CKD patients?
What is a potential effect of reduced serum albumin levels in CKD patients?
- Decreased drug efficacy
- Increased free drug concentration (correct)
- Enhanced drug absorption
- Increased metabolism of drugs
How can CKD affect the volume of distribution (Vd) of drugs?
How can CKD affect the volume of distribution (Vd) of drugs?
- By enhancing protein binding
- Through fluid retention and edema (correct)
- By increasing gastric pH
- Through increased metabolism
What is a notable change in drug metabolism due to CKD?
What is a notable change in drug metabolism due to CKD?
- Altered activity of hepatic enzymes (correct)
- Consistent activity of cytochrome P450 enzymes
- Increased biliary excretion efficiency
- Decreased renal excretion of all metabolites
What can accumulation of uremic toxins in CKD patients lead to?
What can accumulation of uremic toxins in CKD patients lead to?
How can the use of phosphate binders in CKD affect drug absorption?
How can the use of phosphate binders in CKD affect drug absorption?
What is the impact of CKD on non-renal clearance pathways?
What is the impact of CKD on non-renal clearance pathways?
What could be a consequence of metabolite accumulation in CKD patients?
What could be a consequence of metabolite accumulation in CKD patients?
Which gastrointestinal change in CKD can affect drug absorption?
Which gastrointestinal change in CKD can affect drug absorption?
Why might drug dosages need adjustment in patients with CKD?
Why might drug dosages need adjustment in patients with CKD?
What is the most appropriate timing for administering a drug that is partially removed by dialysis?
What is the most appropriate timing for administering a drug that is partially removed by dialysis?
Which statement is true regarding the dialysis clearance of drugs?
Which statement is true regarding the dialysis clearance of drugs?
In a patient undergoing hemodialysis, what should be done to ensure therapeutic efficacy of a drug that is partially removed during treatment?
In a patient undergoing hemodialysis, what should be done to ensure therapeutic efficacy of a drug that is partially removed during treatment?
How does a drug with a high volume of distribution and low protein binding affect dialysis clearance?
How does a drug with a high volume of distribution and low protein binding affect dialysis clearance?
What can be concluded about drugs that are lipophilic in terms of dialysis clearance?
What can be concluded about drugs that are lipophilic in terms of dialysis clearance?
Which type of drug is expected to be most effectively cleared during dialysis?
Which type of drug is expected to be most effectively cleared during dialysis?
Which drug is highly dialyzable and requires special caution for patients on dialysis?
Which drug is highly dialyzable and requires special caution for patients on dialysis?
Which of the following drugs is NOT significantly removed by dialysis due to high protein binding?
Which of the following drugs is NOT significantly removed by dialysis due to high protein binding?
If a drug is significantly dialyzed, what may be necessary after a dialysis session?
If a drug is significantly dialyzed, what may be necessary after a dialysis session?
Which of the following drugs would most likely require supplementation after a high-flux IHD session?
Which of the following drugs would most likely require supplementation after a high-flux IHD session?
Which type of dialysis is known to have lower clearance for many large molecule drugs?
Which type of dialysis is known to have lower clearance for many large molecule drugs?
What is critical to monitor for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index in dialysis patients?
What is critical to monitor for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index in dialysis patients?
Which timing strategy is often recommended for administering dialyzable medications?
Which timing strategy is often recommended for administering dialyzable medications?
Which of the following factors contributes to a drug being non-dialyzable?
Which of the following factors contributes to a drug being non-dialyzable?
What characteristic is most likely associated with a drug that is poorly removed by dialysis?
What characteristic is most likely associated with a drug that is poorly removed by dialysis?
Which of the following is a critical consideration when dosing drugs for hemodialysis patients?
Which of the following is a critical consideration when dosing drugs for hemodialysis patients?
What is the primary pharmacokinetic change in chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
What is the primary pharmacokinetic change in chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
How does impaired tubular secretion in CKD affect drug excretion?
How does impaired tubular secretion in CKD affect drug excretion?
What strategy involves lowering the dose while keeping the same dosing interval?
What strategy involves lowering the dose while keeping the same dosing interval?
Which dosing adjustment strategy is most appropriate for a CKD patient to avoid drug accumulation?
Which dosing adjustment strategy is most appropriate for a CKD patient to avoid drug accumulation?
A patient with hypoalbuminemia is taking a drug that is 90% protein-bound. How does this affect the free concentration of the drug?
A patient with hypoalbuminemia is taking a drug that is 90% protein-bound. How does this affect the free concentration of the drug?
What effect does the deterioration of renal function have on the half-life of renally cleared drugs?
What effect does the deterioration of renal function have on the half-life of renally cleared drugs?
For a patient with CKD, which parameter is crucial for determining the appropriate dosing strategy?
For a patient with CKD, which parameter is crucial for determining the appropriate dosing strategy?
What would be the best approach for a patient with CKD receiving a medication that primarily undergoes renal clearance?
What would be the best approach for a patient with CKD receiving a medication that primarily undergoes renal clearance?
Which effect does CKD have on drug absorption compared to other pharmacokinetic processes?
Which effect does CKD have on drug absorption compared to other pharmacokinetic processes?
What is typically observed in patients with renal impairment regarding drug protein binding?
What is typically observed in patients with renal impairment regarding drug protein binding?
What is the appropriate action for a 60-year-old female patient with CKD stage 3b starting on Enoxaparin for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis?
What is the appropriate action for a 60-year-old female patient with CKD stage 3b starting on Enoxaparin for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis?
Which drug property makes a medication more likely to be dialyzed?
Which drug property makes a medication more likely to be dialyzed?
What factor is NOT related to the effectiveness of drug removal during dialysis?
What factor is NOT related to the effectiveness of drug removal during dialysis?
Which antibiotic is partially dialyzable?
Which antibiotic is partially dialyzable?
For effective drug clearance in hemodialysis, which characteristic of the dialyzer is most beneficial?
For effective drug clearance in hemodialysis, which characteristic of the dialyzer is most beneficial?
What is the implication of a drug having a small volume of distribution in relation to dialysis?
What is the implication of a drug having a small volume of distribution in relation to dialysis?
Which of the following factors can increase drug removal during dialysis?
Which of the following factors can increase drug removal during dialysis?
Which cardiovascular drug is significantly dialyzable?
Which cardiovascular drug is significantly dialyzable?
What happens to the clearance of a drug if its protein binding is low?
What happens to the clearance of a drug if its protein binding is low?
How does hemodialysis compare to peritoneal dialysis in drug clearance effectiveness?
How does hemodialysis compare to peritoneal dialysis in drug clearance effectiveness?
Flashcards
Drug Dosing in CKD
Drug Dosing in CKD
Dosage adjustments are needed for many drugs in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) to prevent toxicity.
Absorption Changes in CKD
Absorption Changes in CKD
GI tract alterations in CKD (e.g., pH, emptying, edema) can affect drug absorption.
Volume of Distribution (Vd)
Volume of Distribution (Vd)
CKD affects the space a drug occupies in the body due to fluid imbalances.
Protein Binding in CKD
Protein Binding in CKD
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Hepatic Metabolism Changes in CKD
Hepatic Metabolism Changes in CKD
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Metabolite Accumulation
Metabolite Accumulation
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Non-Renal Clearance
Non-Renal Clearance
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Drug Interactions in CKD
Drug Interactions in CKD
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Tissue Binding in CKD
Tissue Binding in CKD
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Reduced Renal Clearance in CKD
Reduced Renal Clearance in CKD
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Drug Accumulation in CKD
Drug Accumulation in CKD
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Dosage Adjustment in CKD
Dosage Adjustment in CKD
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Dose Reduction in CKD
Dose Reduction in CKD
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Interval Extension in CKD
Interval Extension in CKD
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GFR and Drug Dosage
GFR and Drug Dosage
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Renally Excreted Drugs
Renally Excreted Drugs
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Case Study CKD Patient Dosage
Case Study CKD Patient Dosage
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Hypoalbuminemia in CKD
Hypoalbuminemia in CKD
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Dialysis Timing for Drugs
Dialysis Timing for Drugs
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Drugs Removed by Dialysis
Drugs Removed by Dialysis
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Partially Dialyzed Drug
Partially Dialyzed Drug
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High Vd & Low Protein Binding
High Vd & Low Protein Binding
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Dialysis Clearance
Dialysis Clearance
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Drug Efficacy and Dialysis
Drug Efficacy and Dialysis
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CKD stage 3b eGFR 35 mL/min/1.73 m²
CKD stage 3b eGFR 35 mL/min/1.73 m²
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Enoxaparin for DVT prophylaxis
Enoxaparin for DVT prophylaxis
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Dialyzable drugs
Dialyzable drugs
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Dialysis Modality
Dialysis Modality
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Molecular Weight and Dialysis
Molecular Weight and Dialysis
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Water Solubility and Dialysis
Water Solubility and Dialysis
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Protein Binding and Dialysis
Protein Binding and Dialysis
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Volume of Distribution (Vd) and Dialysis
Volume of Distribution (Vd) and Dialysis
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High Flux Dialyzer
High Flux Dialyzer
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Dialysis Blood Flow Rate
Dialysis Blood Flow Rate
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Dialysis and Drugs
Dialysis and Drugs
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Non-Dialyzable Drugs
Non-Dialyzable Drugs
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Post-Dialysis Dosing
Post-Dialysis Dosing
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Monitoring Drug Levels
Monitoring Drug Levels
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Timing of Dosing
Timing of Dosing
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Large Molecular Size and Dialysis
Large Molecular Size and Dialysis
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Volume of Distribution and Dialysis
Volume of Distribution and Dialysis
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Lipid Solubility and Dialysis
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Study Notes
Drug Dosing in CKD and Dialysis
- Drug dosages in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) often require adjustments to prevent toxicity.
- Adjustment strategies vary based on whether the patient is on renal replacement therapy (RRT) and, if so, the type of RRT.
Pharmacokinetic Changes in CKD
- Absorption:
- Gastrointestinal (GI) tract alterations (e.g., pH changes, delayed emptying, edema) can impact drug absorption.
- Drug interactions with phosphate binders, common in CKD, can reduce absorption of other medications.
- Distribution:
- CKD can alter the volume of distribution (Vd) due to changes in fluid status (e.g., edema, fluid retention, dehydration).
- Reduced serum albumin levels (common in CKD) can decrease protein binding of drugs, increasing the unbound (free) drug concentration. This can enhance drug efficacy but also heighten toxicity risk.
- Accumulation of uremic toxins can compete with active drugs for binding sites on plasma proteins, further altering distribution.
- Metabolism:
- CKD can impact hepatic cytochrome P450 enzyme activity, altering drug metabolism.
- Accumulation of active or toxic drug metabolites can occur in CKD if these metabolites are renally excreted.
- Non-renal elimination pathways (e.g., biliary excretion, hepatic metabolism) may also be affected by CKD, leading to altered drug clearance.
- Excretion:
- Reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in CKD reduces renal drug elimination, leading to prolonged half-lives and risk of drug accumulation.
- Active tubular secretion and reabsorption processes are impacted by CKD, further affecting drug excretion.
Dosage Adjustment Strategies in CKD
- Dose Reduction: Lowering the dose while maintaining the standard dosing interval.
- Interval Extension: Maintaining the dose but increasing the time between doses.
- Combination Approach: Adjusting both dose and dosing interval.
- The best approach depends on the drug's pharmacodynamics and the degree of renal impairment.
Examples of Dialyzable and Non-Dialyzable Drugs
- Dialyzable drugs:
- Antibiotics (e.g., vancomycin, gentamicin)
- Antifungal agents
- Anticonvulsants
- Analgesics
- Cardiovascular drugs
- Lithium
- Non-dialyzable drugs:
- Drugs with high protein binding or large molecular weights, or high volumes of distribution may not be cleared efficiently by dialysis. (e.g., digoxin, amiodarone, phenytoin)
Dialysis Considerations
- Post-Dialysis Dosing: For drugs significantly removed by dialysis, supplemental doses may be needed after a dialysis session.
- Monitoring Levels: Close monitoring of plasma levels for drugs with narrow therapeutic indices is crucial.
- Timing of Administration: Timing of doses relative to dialysis sessions is essential for optimal efficacy and minimal toxicity.
Case Studies
- (Note: Detailed case analysis is highly complex and can include patient specific details not provided in this query.)*
- Case example 1: A 65-year-old male with Stage 4 CKD needing a primarily renally cleared medication should use dose reduction and extending the dosing interval to prevent accumulation.
- Case example 2: A 70-year-old CKD patient with hypoalbuminemia and taking a 90% protein-bound drug, sees an increase in the free drug concentration, potentially causing toxicity.
- Case example 3: A 72-year-old with stage 4 CKD (GFR of 20 mL/min/1.73 m²)and taking gabapentin, use a reduced dose for this patient with potentially extended dosing intervals.
- Case example 4: A 60-year-old female with stage 3b CKD and prescribed enoxaparin should consider reducing the dose and possibly use unfractionated heparin instead.
- Case example 5: Drug with high volume of distribution and low protein binding. The drug is likely to accumulate in the tissues, and dialysis clearance might not be effective for such drug.
- Case example 6: A drug that is partially removed by hemodialysis. If the drug is administered before hemodialysis, this will ensure a stable effective therapeutic treatment. (This principle also often applies when considering other dialysis types).
- Case example 7: In considering dialysis clearance of drugs, some classes of drugs will be removed by dialysis more than others. Water soluble, Small, and non-protein-bound medications are best removed and are most likely to require dose adjustments.
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This quiz examines the crucial adjustments needed in drug dosing for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and those undergoing dialysis. It focuses on pharmacokinetic changes such as absorption, distribution, and the impact of renal replacement therapy on medication safety and efficacy.
