Viral Hepatitis

to Viral Hepatitis PHAR 839 | Infectious Diseases II Marc Salvatus, PharmD, BCPS West Coast University, School of Pharmacy October 18, 2024 Hepatitis Overview • Swelling and inflammation of the liver • Etiologies: viral, bacterial, autoimmune, alcohol, medication-induced WE Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Nucleic Acid RNA DNA RNA Enveloped? No Yes Yes Acute Chronic Chronic Fecal-oral Blood, bodily fluid Blood, bodily fluid Yes Yes Clinical Trials No (supportive) Yes Yes Acute vs Chronic Transmission Vaccine? Drug Therapy? 5 effectlived mm Hepatitis B American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) 2018 6 Epidemiology I 86 • Substantial global disease burden • 2015: 3.5% of the population (257 million people) had chronic HBV • Significant risk of death resulting from liver disease • CDC 2021: 650,000 people per year die as a result of complications from HBV • Affects low- and middle-income countries including sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia, Amazon, southern parts of Eastern and Central Europe • Chronic infection with HBV serves as a reservoir for continued HBV transmission • Most new HBV infections are in children in areas of high HBV prevalence (~45% of global population) 7 Epidemiology • In the US: • Highest rates of acute HBV are among White or Black non-Hispanic men between 30 to 49 years • Common risk factors include injection drug use and sexual contact • Transmitted sexually, parenterally, and perinatally (from mother to child at birth) • May be transmitted through reuse of contaminated needles, syringes, or sharp objects 8 MBS AG mo HBUSILKantigen Hepatitis Overview niet genotypedos Ir matter weDon'ttestforit Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Nucleic Acid RNA DNA Enveloped? 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Drug Therapy? •Hepatitis At least C 10Virus HBV (HCV) genotypes (A-J) with distinct geographic and RNA ethnic distribution II • 10 miBiodtest HBsAg a to Active Serologic Testing • aim •I Hepatitis B Virus infection HBsAg is the most abundant of the 3 antigens I Detectable HBsAg = active infection • Detection past 6 months = chronic infection • Increased risk of cirrhosis, hepatic decompensation, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) • Goal of therapy: negative/non-reactive HBsAg • Presence of antibodies to HBsAg (anti-HBs) indicates recovery and immunity from HBV infection soliverconcer 13 Serologic Testing • HBeAg is a marker of HBV replication and infectivity • Present in acute infection • Associated with high levels of HBV DNA in serum and higher rates of transmission • Seroconversion from HBeAg to anti-HBe is usually associated with a decrease in serum HBV DNA and remission of liver disease give Hepatitis B Virus 14 IggondlgM Serologic Testing d long wooAntibodiesthathelpthebody fightinfections Binitialstage termigmenity Gia • HBcAg is not readily detectable by current laboratory techniques; therefore, antibodies to HBcAg (antiHBc) are used for diagnostic purposes • Total anti-HBc measures both IgM and IgG  indicates previous or ongoing HBV infection • Positive IgM anti-HBc indicates recent (<6 months) infection with HBV Hepatitis B Virus 15 Egoti m Serologic Testing • Interpretation of Hepatitis B Serologic Test Results | CDC 18M186 Interpretation HBsAg Anti-HBs Total anti-HBc IgM anti-HBc Acute Infection + - + + Chronic Infection + - + -* Resolved Infection - + + N/A Immune from vaccination - + - N/A *IgM anti-HBc may be positive in persons with chronic infection during severe HBV infection flares or reactivation Getimmunefrominfection 16 youcon'tfairy 3 D it eradicate Bevins Acute vs Chronic HBV Infection LI AE liverdamage DedineinAE a Emonth 17 Clinical Presentation Hepatitis A (HAV) Signs and symptoms • Common: Fever, jaundice, scleral icterus, hepatomegaly • Less common: splenomegaly, skin rash, arthralgia • Children <6 y/o typically asymptomatic jiger Hepatitis B (HBV) • >70% of patients are asymptomatic • Jaundice, dark urine, white stool, abdominal pain, fatigue, fever, chills, loss of appetite, pruritis Laboratory Findings in Acute Phase of Infection go Hepatitis C (HCV) • >70% of patients are asymptomatic • Jaundice, dark urine, white stool, abdominal pain, fatigue, fever, chills, loss of appetite, pruritis Aminotransferase (ALT, AST) Elevations • >1,000 IU/L • ALT > AST • 1,000-2,000 IU/L • ALT > AST • Highly variable, can be ~1,000 IU/L • ALT > AST Bilirubin Elevated and preceded by aminotransferase elevations Normal or elevated Elevated and preceded by aminotransferase elevations Virus Specific Tests • IgM anti-HAV for acute HAV • IgG anti-HAV for prior infection or vaccination IgM anti-HBc (+), HBsAg (+) HCV RNA (+); HCV antibody reactive within 12 weeks of exposure 18 Clinical Presentation a Hepatitis Chronic Acute Hepatitis • • Incubation period lasting 1-4 months Profuse HBV DNA replication with high levels of HBV DNA and HBeAg secretion Symptoms: anorexia, nausea, jaundice, right upper quadrant discomfort, fatigue Immune system response to HBV-infected hepatocytes may lead to liver injury and fibrosis Rate of progression to chronic infection depends on age (more common for perinatally acquired infections) big • • • • • • Detection of HBsAg 6 months after initial detection Typically asymptomatic unless decompensated cirrhosis is present (e.g. jaundice, splenomegaly, ascites, peripheral i edema, encephalopathy) fhidbuildudupinabderen laBraindusfunction Progressive, generally consists of 4 phases (see next slide) Before Birth 19 Complications of HBV Infection p Cirrhosis • Liver attempts to regenerate with ongoing inflammation • On imaging, presents as nodules of regenerating cells integrated with fibrous tissue IE • Risk of developing HCC; patients require routine surveillance 2 Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)Melivercancer • Primary tumor of the liver that develops from chronic liver disease • Fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world 21 HBV Reactivation • Recurrence or abrupt rise in HBV replication (increase in serum HBV DNA of at least 1 log10 and increase in transaminases) • Loss of HBV immune control • May occur in anyone with a current or prior HBV infection • High risk of reactivation in patients being treated with cancer chemotherapy, steroids, and other immunosuppressive agents • Antiviral prophylactic therapy may be used to prevent reactivation 23 CDC Vaccination Recommendations • Adult Immunization Schedule – Healthcare Providers | CDC • All individuals age 59 years and younger should receive HBV vaccine • Adults 60 years of age and older are recommended for vaccination based on risk factors 24 CDC Vaccination Recommendations 68andolder we Risk factors for HBV virus infection • 1 Chronic liver disease • HIV infection • Sexual exposure risk • Current or recent injection drug use s • Percutaneous or mucosal ga risk for exposure to blood 98 • E.g. health care and public safety personnel with anticipated risk for exposure to blood or blood-contaminated body fluids; persons on dialysis; patients with diabetes • 6 Incarceration • jail logup 7 Travel in countries with high or intermediate endemic hepatitis B 25 Edi Hepatitis B Vaccinations Name Age (Years) Dose (mL) 0-19 0.5 >20 1 1-19 0.5 >20 1 Heplisav-B* >18 PreHevbrio* Engerix-B Recombivax Iit S Twinrix (HAV + HBV) No. of Doses Schedule 3 0, 1, 6 months 3 0, 1, 6 months 0.5 2 0, 1 months >18 1 3 0, 1, 6 months >18 1 3 0, 1, 6 months *Cannot be interchanged with other HBV vaccines 26 x ptwillneedlifetimetreatment Approach to Treatment • supp Goals of therapy: • Suppress HBV replication (e.g. undetectable HBV DNA, loss of HBsAg/HbeAg) • Normalization of LFTs • 3 Prevent disease progression to cirrhosis and HCC • u Prevent HBV reactivation in patients with inactive HBV infections ask.gg • Complete HBV virus eradication is not achievable due to persistence of closed, circular DNA in hepatocytes and lifelong risk for HBV reactivation; risk of transmission persists despite pharmacotherapy b x my • Not all persons with chronic HBV are candidates for treatment (see next slide) • Treatment guidelines: World Health Organization (WHO) 2015, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) 2018, European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) 2017 27 ALTNOV MOINorge 7 56 V14 Approach to Treatment Generally Accepted Criteria for Treatment of HBV have must Anyone with HBeAg (+) or HBeAg (-) active HBV defined as: • HBV DNA >2,000 IU/mL • ALT 2 times upper limit of normal (ULN) and/or with evidence of moderate or greater fibrosis 050 with compensated or decompensated cirrhosis 3 Anyone Both la Anyone not fulfilling above criteria with ALT <2 times ULN and any detectable HBV DNA (<2,000 IU/mL), consider: • Patient’s age • Family history of HCC • Prior history of HBV treatment • Extrahepatic manifestations of HBV 28 Approach to Treatment Nonpharmacologic recommendations: • Counsel patients on prevention of disease transmission • Vaccinate sexual and household contacts against HBV • Barrier protection methods for sex partners who have not completed vaccination series • Lifestyle modifications: avoid alcohol use and smoking (potentiates liver disease) • Herbal medicines (e.g. milk thistle): Limited data demonstrating efficacy 29 Treatment Options a Drug Class Mechanism of Action Generic Drug Names Interferons (IFNs) Naturally-produced cytokines with antiviral, antiproliferative, and immunomodulatory effects IFN-alfa-2b Pegylated IFN-alfa-2a Nucleoside/Nucleotide Reverse 2 (NRTIs) Transcriptase Inhibitors Inhibits HBV DNA polymerase resulting in DNA chain termination Entecavir* Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF)* Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)* Adefovir Lamivudine *First-line therapy; high barrier to resistance 30 Interferon Alfa • Boxed Warnings: may cause or aggravate fatal or life-threatening neuropsychiatric, autoimmune, ischemic, and infectious disorders Generic (Brand) Indication Dosing Comments IFN-alfa-2b (Intron A) HBV, HCV, cancer IM or SubQ for 16 weeks: 5 million units daily, or 10 million units TIW Discontinued by manufacturer; limited availability in the US Pegylated IFN-alfa-2a (Pegasys) HBV, HCV 180 mcg SubQ once weekly for 48 weeks Addition of polyethylene glycol (PEG) prolongs half-life togoodforpt wAdherenceissue 31 Interferon Alfa • Efficacy: over 48 weeks, HBeAg seroconversion rates of 29-36%; HBV DNA suppression (<2000-40,000 IU/mL) of 30-42% • Contraindications: decompensated liver disease (cirrhosis), autoimmune hepatitis, infants/neonates • Additional warnings: Neuropsychiatric, cardiovascular events, endocrine disorders (hypo/hyperthyroidism, hypo/hyperglycemia), visual disorders • Side effects: CNS effects (e.g. fatigue, depression), GI upset, increased LFTs, myelosuppression, flu-like syndrome (fever, chills, headache; pretreat with acetaminophen and antihistamine) • Monitoring: CBC, LFTs, thyroid function tests completeBlood oath 32 metforminconcauselacticaadess Firstline therapy ptneedstobeadherenoetotheirmedication Nucleoside/Nucleotide Analogues 0Wh of HBV upon discontinuation, HIV resistance (test Warnings for all NRTIs: exacerbation all patients for HIV prior to starting HBV therapy), lactic acidosis and severe enlarged ashepatomegaly with steatosis breathing NYimusdepain • Light • cfatrggypins.pt abrapid May be used for a minimum of 48 weeks; indefinitely for advanced liver disease/HCC Generic (Brand) IEntecavir (Baraclude) Dosing • • • am or non-lamivudineTreatment-naïve resistant infections: 0.5 mg PO daily Lamivudine-experienced or decompensated cirrhosis: 1 mg PO daily Adjust dose in renal impairment (CrCl <50 mL/min) Comments • • • • Guanosine analogue Not recommended in patients with prior lamivudine experience Take on empty stomach AEs: ↑ ALT, ↑ SCr, fatigue, headache, N/V/D 33 Eton RE D Nucleoside/Nucleotide Analogues • M Warnings specific to TDF/TAF: Renal toxicity, Fanconi syndrome (impairment in proximal tubular function), osteomalacia, decreased bone mineral density Generic (Brand) d systemic ng 2Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) (Viread) 3 Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) (Vemlidy) softening ofboys Dosing Comments 300 mg PO daily; renal dose adjustment for CrCl <50 mL/min • • Dispense in original container AEs: N/V/D, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, depression 25 mg PO daily • Not recommended in CrCl <15 mL/min • Prodrug (converted to active tenofovir); more efficient delivery of tenofovir to hepatocytes Associated with less renal and bone toxicity compared to TDF (less systemic exposure) Take with food Dispense in original container AEs: headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, increased LDL Is • • • 34 Alternative Nucleoside/Nucleotide Analogues • Low barrier to resistance; not preferred for treatment of HBV Generic (Brand) Dosing Comments Adefovir (Hepsera) 10 mg PO daily • • Adenosine nucleotide analogue Avoid concurrent use with tenofovir Lamivudine (Epivir HBV) 100 mg PO daily • • Cytosine analogue Do not use Epivir HBV for treatment of HIV (contains lower dose of lamivudine which may lead to HIV resistance) 35 Monitoring Detectliverdamage • ALT levels, monthly* we • HBV DNA levels, every 3 months* • HBeAg after HBV DNA level is undetectable • HBsAg after HBeAg is lost or seroconverted • Abdominal ultrasound to rule out HCC, every 6 months ow III p *May reduce frequency of monitoring when levels have normalized 36 Hepatitis C AASLD/IDSA 2023 37 Hepatitis Overview Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Nucleic Acid RNA DNA RNA Enveloped? No Yes Yes Acute Chronic Chronic Fecal-oral Blood, bodily fluid Blood, bodily fluid Yes Yes Clinical Trials No (supportive) Yes Yes Acute vs Chronic Transmission Vaccine? Drug Therapy? 38 Epidemiology and Screening • Most common blood-borne pathogen • Since 2014: acute HCV cases increased by 71%, most were among people aged 20-39 • Injection drug use is a major factor for transmission and increase in new infections • Other routes of transmission: needlestick injuries, sexual transmission, infants born from HCV-infected women • Universal screening recommended for all persons 18 years and older, especially for: • All pregnant females • PWID • Sexually active MSM with HIV • MSM at initiation of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis 39 Screening a 40 Etiology and Pathophysiology • Single-stranded RNA virus that undergoes frequent viral mutations  challenge for vaccine development • Virus replicates within hepatocytes (similarly to HBV) • Differentiated into six major genotypes further classified into subtypes • Most common in the US: GT1a and GT1b, followed by GT2 and GT3 as • Preferred therapies are pan-genotypic (active against all genotypes) • Up to 85% of acute HCV infections lead to chronic infections • Chronic HCV infection may lead to cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease (ESLD), or HCC • Resolved cases are defined by highly active T-cell, CD8, and CD4 cell response 41 S firstthen Clinical Presentation Hepatitis A (HAV) Signs and symptoms Hepatitis B (HBV) • Common: Fever, jaundice, scleral icterus, hepatomegaly • Less common: splenomegaly, skin rash, arthralgia • Children <6 y/o typically asymptomatic patients are • >70% HCVofRNA detectable asymptomatic within 1-2 weeks of • Jaundice, dark urine, white exposure stool, abdominal pain, fatigue, fever, chills, loss of • appetite, Chronicpruritis HCV is associated with extrahepatic • 1,000-2,000 IU/L (e.g. manifestations • ALT > AST vasculitis, cardiovascular Normal or elevated disease, diabetes, etc.) Hepatitis C (HCV) • >70% of patients are asymptomatic • Jaundice, dark urine, white stool, abdominal pain, fatigue, fever, chills, loss of appetite, pruritis Laboratory Findings in Acute Phase of Infection Ethel Aminotransferase (ALT, AST) Elevations • >1,000 IU/L • ALT > AST Bilirubin Elevated and preceded by aminotransferase elevations Virus Specific Tests • IgM anti-HAV for acute HAV • IgG anti-HAV for prior infection or vaccination IgM anti-HBc (+), HBsAg (+) • Highly variable, can be ~1,000 IU/L • ALT > AST Elevated and preceded by aminotransferase elevations HCV RNA (+); HCV antibody reactive within 12 weeks of exposure 44 Approach to Treatment • Goal: Virologic cure/sustained virologic response (SVR) defined as a nondetectable HCV RNA at least 12 weeks after completing HCV therapy • Treatment recommended for all persons with HCV • • Early treatment can prevent complications of liver disease and reduce rates of HCV transmission Preferred pharmacologic regimen: 2-3 direct acting antivirals (DAAs) with different mechanisms of action • Regimen may include ritonavir which increases levels of DAAs 45 Exod class Drug 3 a Drug dog 2 class pray Pharmacologic Therapy: Direct Acting Antivirals 46 Pharmacologic Therapy: Direct Acting Antivirals Drug Class Mechanism of Action Name Clue Examples NS3/4A Protease Inhibitors Inhibits HCV NS3/4A serine protease (enzyme involved in viral maturation) -previr (P for Protease inhibitor) Glecaprevir Grazoprevir Paritaprevir Voxilaprevir NS5B Nucleotide Polymerase Inhibitor Competitively inhibits nonstructural protein 5B (NS5B), an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase required for viral replication -buvir (B for NS5B) Sofosbuvir NS5B Non-Nucleotide Polymerase Inhibitor Binds to NS5B RNA-dependent RNA polymerase at sites other than the active site  act as noncompetitive inhibitors NS5A Replication Complex Inhibitors Binds to the N-terminus of NS5A and inhibits both viral RNA replication and virion assembly Dasabuvir -asvir (A for NS5A) Ledipasvir Ombitasvir Pibrentasvir Velpatasvir Pharmacologic Therapy: Direct Acting Antivirals Simplified Treatment (includes patients with HIV/HCV coinfection) 86001g I • Indicated for treatment-naïve patients without cirrhosis OR who have compensated cirrhosis (Child-TurcottePugh [CTP] score <6) • Agents used in these regimens are pan-genotypic (approved for all 6 HCV genotypes) • 2 • No need to test for specific genotype During treatment: No laboratory monitoring necessary •3 If compensated cirrhosis present: laboratory monitoring necessary every 4 weeks (e.g. AST/ALT) during treatment • a Repeat HCV RNA and LFTs 12 weeks after completing HCV therapy to assess for cure (SVR) and resolution of hepatic inflammation If decompensated cirrhosis is present: • • Not a candidate for simplified treatment HCV treatment is managed by clinicians with experience with ESLD due to potential for cirrhosis-related complications (e.g. ascites, encephalopathy) 48 is BetterHigh lowerscorescoreisthe Me worst Child-Pugh Classification of Liver Disease Severity Score Class Interpretation One- and Two-Year Survival 5-6 A Well-compensated 100%; 85% 7-9 B Significant functional compromise 80%; 60% 10-15 C Decompensated 45%; 35% 49 canuse Recommended Agents for Initial HCV Treatment Generic (Brand) y Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (Mavyret) Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (Epclusa) Dosing Three tablets (glecaprevir 100 mg/pibrentasvir 40 mg per tablet) PO daily with food for 8 weeks One tablet (sofosbuvir 400 mg/velpatasvir 100 mg) PO daily for 12 weeks Comments • • • • • • Boxed warning: HBV reactivation AEs: headache, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea Contraindicated with strong CYP3A4 inducers Separate from antacids (4h) and H2RAs (12h or simultaneously); avoid PPIs with Epclusa Sofosbuvir: avoid with amiodarone (bradycardia risk) Glecaprevir: avoid with atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin (rhabdomyolysis) 50 Recommended Agents for Initial HCV Treatment Generic (Brand) Therapeutic Use Comments Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (Harvoni) • • Approved for GTs 1, 4, 5, 6 Fixed-dose combination tablet once daily for 8 or 12 weeks • • AEs (>10%): Headache, fatigue Avoid concurrent use with amiodarone (symptomatic bradycardia with sofosbuvir) Elbasvir/grazoprevir (Zepatier) • Approved for GTs 1a (resistance testing required), 1b and 4 Fixed-dose combination tablet once daily for 12 weeks • • AEs (>10%): Headache, fatigue C/I in patients with decompensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh class B or C) • 51 Alternative Agents for HCV Treatment Generic (Brand) Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/ voxilaprevir (Vosevi) Therapeutic Use • • • Approved for all GTs Reserved for prior DAA failure Fixed-dose combination tablet once daily for 12 weeks Comments • • • Ribavirin • • • Synthetic guanosine analog Only used in combination with DAAs (e.g. sofosbuvir with velpatasvir) Ineffective as monotherapy • • • AEs (>10%): Headache, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, increased bilirubin Sofosbuvir - avoid concurrent use with amiodarone inducer enzyme C/I with rifampin Major AE: hemolytic anemia (monitor CBC) Contraindicated in pregnancy; teratogenic Use two forms of contraception during HCV treatment and for 6 months after 52 Choice of DAA Regimen in Select Conditions Condition Decompensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh class B or C) Preferred DAA Regimens • • • Comments Genotypes 1-6: Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir + ribavirin daily for 12 weeks Genotypes 1, 4, 5, or 6 only: Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir + ribavirin daily for 12 weeks If patient is ineligible for ribavirin, extend duration to 24 weeks • Avoid protease inhibitors and interferon (risk of further decompensation) • Refer to medical practitioner with expertise in managing decompensated cirrhosis Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir daily for 12 weeks If previously treated with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir: Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir + ribavirin daily for 12 weeks • Additional treatment regimens listed in guidelines Failed any course of DAA therapy • • HIV coinfection Once-daily regimens (durations vary): • Elbasvir/grazoprevir • Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir • Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir • Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir • Potential DDIs between DAAs and HIV antiretrovirals – use drug interaction checker Liverpool HEP Interactions (hepdruginteractions.org) 53 HCV Vaccine Clinical Trials 54