#11: Pharm Flashcards

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Non-bx Drugs: (5)

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Methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall)
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
Leflunomide (Arava)
Azathioprine (Imuran)
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Non-bx drug onset and directions:

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  • slow onset 1-6 months

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For bio-similars to be effective they must demonstrate these 2 things:

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1- high similarity to biologics

2- no clinical meaningful differences

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What is the current take on bio-similars and biologics interchangeability?

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They are NOT interchangeable and rq. contacting provider to make switch

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5
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What medications decrease uric acid filtration? (7)

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  1. Diuretics (thiazide and loops)
    - Chlorthalidone
    - Hydrochlorothiazide
  2. Nicotinic acid (Niaspan)
  3. Salicylates (ASA >2g)
  4. Alcohol
  5. Levodopa/carbidopa
  6. Ethambutol/Pyrazinamide
  7. Ticagrelor (Brilinta)
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