ADHD Stimulant Medication and the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
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ADHD Stimulant Medication and the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death Marc Lerner, M.D. CHOC Childrens Hospital University of California, Irvine Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Neurobehavioral disorder marked by one or more of the following: Inattention (poor focus / distractibility) Hyperactivity (excessive motor activity) Impulsivity (no “brakes”) Prevalence rates 33--8%8% of the school-school-ageage population Clinically presents more often in boys than in girls (3:1) Three quarters of children retain ADHD symptoms in adolescence, and up to one half as adults http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/ Froehlich TE, Lanphear BP, et al. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2007 Sep;161(9):857-64. January 14-15, 2011 SCA Conference Molecular Genetics of ADHD Specific genes associated with ADHD Dopamine receptor D4 gene (DRD4) on chromosome 11 Dopamine transporter gene (DAT1) on chromosome 5 D2 dopamine receptor gene DopamineDopamine--betabeta--hydroxylasehydroxylase gene Possible association of noradrenergic genes Most recently identidentified:ified: Latrophilin 3 gene (LPHN3), may contribute sign ifican tltly Association suggested between ADHD, parenting characteristics and serotonergic genotypes Swanson et al, 1998, NikolasSunohara M et al, G, Beh et al. and J Am Brain Acad Func Adolesc 2010 Psychiatry. (6) 23 2000;39:1537-1592. Giros B, et al. Nature. 1996;379:606-612. ArcosArcos--BurgosBurgos M, Jain M , et al Mol Psychiatry 2/16/10 ADHD and Copy Number Variants Comparison of genomegenome--widewide analysis in children with ADHD (366) and controls (1047) CNVs were found twice as often in children with ADHD Rate 5X higher in individuals with ADHD and MR More than 1/3rd of children with ADHD and intellectual disability carried a large rare CNV Significantly enriched for loci previously implicated in patients with ASDs and schizophrenia Among the genes spanned by CNV on 16p is NDE1 (nuclear distribution gene E homologue 1) which interacts with DISC1, which is disrupted in schizophrenia Williams, N, ZaharievaZaharieva,, I, et al Lancet published on line on 9/30/2010 4 January 14-15, 2011 SCA Conference 5 ADHD Treatments 1. Medications 2. Behavioral/Psychological Interventions 3. Educational Interventions 4. Alternative and Complementary Treatments January 14-15, 2011 SCA Conference ADHD Medications Long-Acting Long-Acting Immediate-Release Formulated Prodrug Stimulants Stimulants Non-stimulant Stimulant Dexmethylphenidate HCl Dexmethylphenidate HCl XR Atomoxetine HCl Lisdexamfetamine dimesy la te (FOCALIN) (FOCALIN XR) (STRATTERA) (VYVANSE) Methylphenidate HCl Methylphenidate HCl CD Guanfacine XR (RITALIN) (METADATE CD) (INTUNIV) Mixed salts of a Methylphenidate HCl LA Clonidine LA singlesingle--entityentity (RITALIN LA) (KAPVAY) amphetamine product (ADDERALL) DD--amphetamineamphetamine Methylphenidate transdermal system (DAYTANA) (DEXEDRINE) Mixed salts of a singlesingle--entityentity amphetamine product XR (ADDERALL XR) OROS methylphenidate HCl (CONCERTA) Modification of ADHD Medication Impact by Use of Use of Extended Release Systems Oral osmotic system Timed beads Use of propro--drugdrug Transcutaneous patch technology Delayed disintegration via use of incipients 8 January 14-15, 2011 SCA Conference ADHD Plasma Profiles Following MPH -IR tid and OROS MPH OROS MPH 18mg (n=27) MPH – IR 5 mg TID (n=27) 6 5 4 3 ntration (ng/ml) methylphenidate 2 e a 1 Conc Plasm 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Time (h) Oral Osmotic Methylphenidate: Heart Rate and Hypertension 1 year safety data in children Compared to off-drug baseline Changes in SYSSYS--BPBP and DD--BPBP of 3.3 and1.5 mm Hg (P < 0.001) HR increased (3.9 bpmbpm,, P < 0.0001) Short term data (previously discussed) did not suggest a change in blood pressure with methylphenidate NlNo clear doseose--responseresponse reltilationshi p and no t tlolerance to pressor effects Inverse relationship between baseline vital signs and positive change in vital signs at end point Wilens T, Biederman J, Lerner M. J Clin PsychopharmacolPsychopharmacol.. 2004;24(1):362004;24(1):36––41.41. 10 January 14-15, 2011 SCA Conference Mixed Amphetamine Salt XR: Mean (± SD) Heart Rate during Extension Protocol 100 95 Heart Rate 90 85 80 75 Heart Rate (BPM) 70 65 60 B Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 6 Wk 10 Wk 14 Wk 18 Wk 22 Wk 26 Wk 30 E (LOCF) n=455 n=454 n=453 n=455 n=455 n=422 n=400 n=353 n=245 n=170 n=455 B=baseline; E=endpoint; LOCF=last observation carried forward. Extension protocol Day 0 – Month 8. Silva RR et al. Clin Pediatr 2010 Sep;49(9):840-51. Data on file, Shire US Inc., 2005. 11 MAS XR: Blood Pressures during Extension Protocol 140 Systolic BP 130 120 Hg) m 110 100 Diastolic BP 90 80 Blood Pressure (m Blood Pressure 70 60 B Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 6 Wk 10 Wk 14 Wk 18 Wk 22 Wk 26 Wk 30 E (LOCF) n=455 n=454 n=453 n=455 n=455 n=422 n=400 n=353 n=245 n=170 n=455 B=baseline; E=endpoint; LOCF=last observation carried forward. Extension protocol Day 0 – Month 8. Adderall XR is contraindicated in patients with symptomatic cardiovascular disease and moderate to severe hypertension. Adderall XR generally should not be used in those with structural cardiac abnormalities. Data on file, Shire US Inc., 2005. 12 January 14-15, 2011 SCA Conference Use of MAS XR for Up to Two Years in Adults Daily doses of mixed amphetamine salts XR from titrated from 20 – 60 mg per day Most subjects with a significant V/S abnormality had it at only one visits. Seven subjects (of 223 otherwise well adult subjects) discontinued due to a cardiovascular adverse event Hypertension, n=5 Palpitation/tachycardia, nn2=2 None of these events was reported as serious Several subjects with borderline elevated baseline values exhibited shifts to abnormal values during MAS XR therapy Weisler R , Biederman J et al . CNS Spectr. 2005;10(12 Suppl 20):35- 20):35-4343 13 Lisdexamfetamine CV Changes over Four Weeks Stimulant Naive Prevlously Exposed Change Mean Change Mean Final Visit Heart Rate 1.62 74 -4.6 69.5 Sys BP 5.38 102 -4.1 98.4 Diastolic 1.00 57.6 .57 58.6 BP PR 0.46 133 1.0 132 Interval QRS msec 1.54 82.6 0.57 84.1 Qtc msec 5.15 406 -0,57 407 Wigal SB, Lerner MA et al Postgraduate Medicine, 122(5) Sept 2010 14 January 14-15, 2011 SCA Conference Transmission of Neuronal Signal is Modulated by the a2A Receptor NE presynaptic terminal Excitatory signal Reuptake transporter Postsynaptic neuron NE a2A receptor Ion channel Wang M, et al. Cell. 2007;129:397-410. Guanfacine and Clonidine Extended Release Agents are Approved for ADHD Alpha 2 Adrenergic Receptor Agonists Action: Direct stimulationstimulation of postpost--synapticsynaptic sites which support improved working memory and function in the prefrontal cortex Dorsal PFC inhibits distractibility Right Inferior PFC projections involve behavior inhibition VtVentrome dildial PFC regu la tes emo tion New extended release forms, Guanfacine and Clonidine GIR 75% in initial 45 mins Vs. GXR 85% in first 12 hours TmaxTmax:: Shift from 3 hour to 6 hours 16 January 14-15, 2011 SCA Conference ADHD and Congenital Heart Disease Clinical trials typically screen for serious heart disease and exclude these children from studies Screening of blood pressure and heart rate for safety (EKGs) common Children with many postpost--operativeoperative CHD have increased risk of Sudden Unexpected Death Stimulants generally not recommended Bass JL, et al. Pediatrics. 2004;114(3):805-816. 17 Audience Participation : ADHD and SCD Question 1 Should patients with LQTs on beta blockers be allowed to receive stimulant medications for ADHD? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Undecided 4. I defer this decision to my cardiac subspecialty team 18 January 14-15, 2011 SCA Conference Audience Participation : ADHD and SCD Question 2 (for pediatric cardiologists) Should hemodynamically stable chchildrenildren with an ICD be allowed to receive stimulant medications for ADHD? 1. Yes 2. No 3Idf3. I defer thidthis dec iiision to o thers on my car diac subspecialty team 19 Background on the ADHD Controversies 1. Charatan, Fred. BMJ Journal. Volume 332 p380. February 18, 2006. 2. Vetter VL, Elia J, Erickson C, et al. Circulation 2008; 117:2407-2423. January 14-15, 2011 SCA Conference Baseline Cardiovascular Risks Rate/100,000 OROS MPH Patient –Yr– Yr Serious CV AEs3 Pediatric 1.3 ––4.64.6 0.1 Sudden Death1 Adult 55 0.3 Pediatric 2.6 – 19.7 0.0 MI2 Adult 659 0.2 Pediatric 272.7 020.2 Stroke2 Adult 888 0.5 Pediatric 4.5 0.5 Hypertension2 Adult 32.3 0.8 1Liberthson RR. N Eng J Med. 1996;334:1039-1044; 2American Heart Association, Heart Disease and Stroke Stats 2006; 3McNeil FDA Pediatric Advisory Panel Testimony. March 22, 2006. 21 Estimated 1-year (2005) Reporting Rates for Pediatric Sudden Death Children <17 Years of Age Pediatric Rate SitScripts Exposures Per Drug Deaths (Millions) (Pt Yrs in 100K Thousands) Pt-Yr Methylphenidate 9.9 816 2 0.2 Amphetamine/ 696.9 583 4 070.7 Dextroamphetamine Atomoxetine 3.3 276 4 1.5 Gelperin K. FDA Pediatric Advisory Panel Testimony. March 22, 2006. January 14-15, 2011 SCA Conference FDA Findings: Cardiac Risks for ADHD Class Medications Presentation of 6-6-yearyear data for MTA (Swanson) Minimal difference for heart rate and blood pressure – Continuously using stimulants – Stimulant naïve – Local nonnon--ADHDADHD classroom controls Added risk for rare cardiac events difficult to ascertain No recommendation for universal screening (EKG / ECHO) Similar to challenge of identifying risk to children who participate in vigorous exercise (also not recommended for routine screening) Consideration of cardiac riskrisk warnings for atomoxetine Management of patients with congenital/structural heart disease will often require consultation with pediatric cardiologists FDA Pediatric Advisory Panel Testimony.