00 Arthritis Flashcards
What is the DOC for osteoarthritis?
APAP
What are some Diclofenac Topicals?
Flector patch, Voltaren Gel. Pennsaid. Low systemic absorption minimizes NSAID ADRs
What is the generic name of Trexall?
Methotrexate (Non-Biologic DMARD) - RA
What does DMARD stand for?
Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs
What is the generic name of Arava?
Leflunomide (Non-Biologic DMARD) - RA
What is the generic name of Plaquenil?
Hydroxychloroquine (Non-Biologic DMARD) - RA
What is the generic name of Azulfidine?
Sulfasalazine (Non-Biologic DMARD) - RA
What is the generic name of Minocin?
Minocycline (Non-Biologic DMARD) - RA (not FDA-approved)
What is considered the DOC for RA?
Trexall (Methotrexate)
How often is Methotrexate dosed?
WEEKLY!!!
What supplementation do you need while on Methotrexate therapy?
Folic acid
What are the contraindications for Methotrexate use?
Liver disease/EtOH. Immunodeficiency. Pleural or peritoneal effusions. Leukopenia. Thrombocytopenia. Pre-existing blood disorders. CrCl < 40. Pregnancy and Lactation
What is Arava (Leflunomide) indicated for?
RA/JRA only. As effective as MTX, but $$$$
How is Arava (Leflunomide) dosed?
3 day loading dose, then DAILY maintenance
What are the contraindications for Azulfidine (Sulfasalazine)?
Sulfa allergy. Salicylate allergy. GI obstruction