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1.1 OAT
1. Pharmacokinetics
isoniazid
Isoniazid is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract after oral administration.
The highest plasma concentrations are achieved 1-2 hours after ingestion. If
taken with food, the bioavailability will be reduced. Most of it circulates in
fluids, including cerebrospinal fluid, skin, sputum, lungs, saliva, and muscles.
Its main metabolism is to undergo acetylation in the liver, go through several
processes and be converted into the active substance by hepatic microsomal
enzymes. These active metabolites can cause hepatotoxicity.
Isoniazid is excreted in its intact form and metabolites via the kidneys, as well
as through breast milk. In addition, a small portion is excreted through saliva,
sputum, and feces. The half-life of isoniazid varies from 1-4 hours in normal
individuals, and is prolonged in renal or hepatic failure.
Rifampicin
The bioavailability of rifampin is estimated at 90-95% because of its readily
absorbed form through the gastrointestinal tract. The highest plasma levels of
rifampin are reached 2-4 hours after oral administration. Consumption with
food will slow but not reduce drug absorption. The half-life of rifampin is 1.5-
5 hours and is prolonged in liver damage.
About 60-90% of the drug binds to plasma proteins and is distributed to
organs and body fluids such as the lungs, liver, bile, and urine. And as much
as 60-80% of this drug is metabolized in the liver. A small proportion of this
drug is metabolized to formylrifampin which has a bactericidal effect of 10%.
About 15-30% of the drug is excreted through the kidneys and only 7% of this
drug is excreted in the urine in its original form. About 60-65% of this drug is
excreted in the bile and feces.
Pyrazinamide
Pyrazinamide is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The average
time required to reach maximum blood levels is 1.6 hours. The half-life is
about 10-20 hours. Pyrazinamide is widely distributed to tissues and fluids,
including hepatobiliary, pulmonary, and renal. Pyrazinamide can also enter
completely into the cerebrospinal fluid. The total volume of distribution in the
body of this drug reaches 1.57-1.84l/kg. The plasma level of the drug is low.
This pyrazinamide is hydrolyzed by the microsomal deamidase enzyme to
pyrazinoic acid, an active metabolite, and then hydroxylated by the enzyme
xanthine oxidase to 5-hydropyrazinoic acid. Most of the excretion of
pyrazinamide is in the form of metabolites. Within 72 hours, about 3% is in
the fixed form of pyrazinamide, 33% of pyrazinoic acid,
ethambutol
Ethambutol is well absorbed orally. The highest plasma levels can reach 4mg/l
and are reached within 2-4 hours after ingestion of 15mg/kgBW. The volume
of distribution can reach 39% and bind to plasma proteins as much as 25%.
Wide distribution throughout the body except the central nervous system.
Concomitant use with food will affect its absorption from the gastrointestinal
tract. Blood levels in children are lower than in adults. Metabolism of this
drug occurs in the liver, where it is converted to the inactive metabolite forms
of aldehydes and carboxylic acids. The excretion of ethambutol is as much as
50-70% via the kidneys, so the excretion of this drug will be slower in people
with renal impairment.
Streptomycin
Streptomycin is not well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, but via the
intramuscular route, this antibiotic can diffuse well into the extracellular
components of body tissues and reach concentrations for its bactericidal effect,
especially in the tuberculous cavity. A small portion normally passes into the
cerebrospinal fluid, and usually this penetration into the cerebrospinal fluid
will increase if there is inflammation of the lining of the brain. The half-life of
this antibiotic is 2-3 hours, which is usually prolonged in newborns, the
elderly, and patients with renal failure. Excretion of streptomycin is intact and
excreted in the urine.
A. Pharmacodynamics
isoniazid
The main mechanism of action of isoniazid is to focus on the formation of
various reactive compounds, namely reactive oxygen species (ROS).
After isoniazid circulating in the bloodstream, isoniazid will diffuse passively
into the body of bacteria, where the inactive form of isoniazid will be activated
by MnCl220 and the enzyme catalase-peroxidase. This enzyme also functions
to fight low pH levels when there is an oxidative process that converts oxygen
free radicals into H2O2 in the phagosome. This process also converts isoniazid
into its active form, where this active form will bind to NADH on the active
site of the InhA protein. This complex will inhibit the elongation of the last
chain of fatty acids and therefore the formation of mycolic acid and cell walls
are inhibited, thereby also causing deoxyribonucleotide acid (DNA) of
bacteria to be damaged, and then the bacteria will die.
The action of isoniazid is very important in the first week of treatment,
especially in rapidly dividing bacteria. In slow-growing bacteria, this drug acts
as a bactericidal
Rifampicin
Rifampicin can easily diffuse across cell membranes because of its lipophilic
characteristics. The bactericidal activity of these drugs depends on their ability
to inhibit ribonucleotide acid (RNA) transcription.
The mechanism of action of this drug is by binding to the beta subunit of
DNA-dependent RNA Polymerase (RNAP), thereby inhibiting RNA
transcription. This enzyme-drug binding complex inhibits the initiation of
RNA chain formation as well as its elongation
Pyrazinamide
Pyrazinamide acts bacteriostatically. Pyrazinamide in the form of a prodrug
will be converted to pyrazinoic acid by the bacterial pyramidase enzyme.
Pyrazinoic acid and its analogue 5-chloro-pyrazinamide can inhibit fatty acid
synthesis from bacteria.
Pyrazinamide interferes with energy traffic and transport across bacterial
membranes. Accumulation of pyrazinoic acid under acidic conditions will
acidify the cytoplasm and damage bacterial cells
ethambutol
Ethambutol acts as a bacteriostatic against tuberculosis bacteria and bacteria
that are resistant to other antimycobacterial agents.
The mechanism of action of ethambutol is to inhibit the synthesis of important
metabolites of cell metabolism and bacterial multiplication by inhibiting the
formation of mycolic acid and cell walls. Inhibition of cell wall synthesis is
done by inhibiting arabinosyl transferases involved in cell wall synthesis. This
then causes the permeability of the bacterial cell wall to increase.
Streptomycin
Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside that is active against active growing
bacteria. The way these antibiotics work is by inhibiting the initiation of
translation for protein synthesis. More specifically, streptomycin acts by
binding to the 30S subunit of the ribosome on the ribosomal protein S12 and
the rRNA 16 chain encoded by the rpsL and rrs genes. These two genes code
for the frequently occurring resistance. This streptomycin bond then inhibits
the formation of polypeptides so that the translation process is inhibited.
B. Drug Dosage
The flow of treatment for pediatric TB patients can be seen in the scheme
below.
To ensure the availability of OAT for each patient, OAT is provided in the
form of packages. One package is made for one patient for one treatment
period. The pediatric OAT package contains drugs for the intensive stage,
namely Rifampicin (R), Isoniazid (H), Pyrazinamide (Z); while for the
advanced stage, namely Rifampicin (R) and Isoniazid (H).
DRUG DOSAGE:
The number of KDT tablets given must be adjusted to the child's weight and
the composition of the KDT tablets.
The following table is an example of a dose of KDT in which the composition
of the RHZ tablet is R = 75 mg, H = 50 mg, Z = 150 mg and the composition
of the RH tablet is R = 75 mg and H = 50 mg,
Information:
If the KDT package is not yet available, the Kombipak Anak OAT package
can be used. The dosage is as in the following table.
Table 15a. Dosage of Kombipak-early-phase/intensive OAT in children
A. Methylxanthines
MWork mechanism
In PDPI, 2013 Explains thatAt high concentrations, drugs of this class
have been shown to inhibit several members of the phosphodiesterase
(PDE) enzyme family in vitro. Because phosphodiesterase hydrolyzes
cyclic nucleotides, this inhibition causes an increase in intracellular
concentrations of cAMP and, in some tissues, cGMP. Cyclic AMP has
effects on a variety of cell functions including, but not limited to,
stimulation of cardiac function, relaxation of smooth muscle, and
suppression of the immune and inflammatory activities of certain cells.
Pharmacodynamics
Sympathomimetic drugs that have been widely used in the treatment of asthma are
epinephrine, ephedrine, isoproterenol, and albuterol as well as other 2-selective drugs.
Because epinephrine and isoproterenol increase the rate and strength of cardiac
contraction (mediated primarily by 1 receptors), they are reserved for special
situations.
Ephedrinebeen used in China for more than 2000 years before being introduced to
Western medicine in 1924. Compared to epinephrine, ephedrine has a longer duration
of action, can be given orally, has a more pronounced central effect, and is potent.
which is much lower. Due to the development of more effective selective 2-agonists,
ephedrine is now rarely used for asthma.
C. ANTI_MUSCARINIC MEDICINE
Work mechanism:
Clinical Use:
-Ipratropium Bromide = adults and the elderly: 1 dose of UDV 3-4 times a
day. Patients with chronic pulmonary obstruction who have a smoking habit,
are advised to consult a doctor to determine the dose and smoking habits
should be stopped if there is no improvement in chronic pulmonary
obstruction.
.(Bruton LL,2017)
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D. Corticosteroids
Work mechanism:
Corticosteroids have been used to treat asthma since the 1950s and are thought
to act through their broad anti-inflammatory effect, which is mediated in part
by inhibition of the formation of inflammatory cytokines. Drugs of this class
do not relax airway smooth muscle directly but reduce bronchial reactivity and
reduce the frequency of asthma recurrence if used regularly. Their effect on
airway obstruction may be due in part to the contraction of swollen blood
vessels in the bronchial mucosa and amplification of the effect of -receptor
agonists, but their most important effect is to inhibit airway infiltration by
lymphocytes, eosinophils, and mast cells.
Clinical Use:
Because of the severe side effects when given long-term, oral and parenteral
corticosteroids are reserved for patients requiring immediate therapy, ie those
who do not improve adequately after bronchodilators or experience worsening
of symptoms despite maintenance therapy. Regular or "controller" therapy is
maintained with aerosolized corticosteroids.
Aerosol therapy is the best way to avoid the systemic side effects of
corticosteroid therapy. The introduction of various corticosteroids such as
beclomethasone, budesonide, cyclesonide, flunisolid, fluticasone,
mometasone, and triamcinolone allows us to deliver corticosteroids into the
airways with minimal systemic absorption. The average daily dose of four
twice-daily sprays of beclomethasone (400 mcg/day) is equivalent to about 10-
15 mg/day of oral prednisone for asthma control with far fewer systemic side
effects.
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E. Xhantin
The xanthine group has a lower bronchodilator effect, besides being a bronchodilator
this drug also increases the strength of the diaphragm muscle. The metabolism of
xanthine drugs is influenced by age, smoking, heart failure and bacterial infections.
These drugs provide therapeutic effects in the form of relaxation of bronchial
muscles, reduce pulmonary hypertension, improve diaphragmatic contractility,
increase cardiac output and inhibit mediator release.
Its broncho-relaxation effect is estimated based on adenosine receptor blockade.
These receptors modulate the activity of adenylyl cyclase and adenosine, which have
caused airway smooth muscle contraction and led to the release of histamine from
airway mast cells. Theophylline counteracts this effect by blocking cell surface
adenosine receptors. In addition, theophylline prevents hyperactivity and works
prophylactically.
Dosage: orally 2-4 dd 175-350 mg. in severe attacks (exacerbations) iv 240 mg, rectal
2-3 dd 360 mg. maximum dose of 1.5 g per day. (Rang HP, 2015)
REFERENCES
Brunton LL, Knollman BC, Dandan RH. Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of
Therapeutics. 13th ed. San Diego: McGraw-Hill; 2017
Rang HP et al. Rang & Dale's Pharmacology. 8th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2015
GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma)., 2006. Pocket Guide for Asthma