#11: Pharm Flashcards
1
Q
Non-bx Drugs: (5)
A
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall) Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) Leflunomide (Arava) Azathioprine (Imuran)
2
Q
Non-bx drug onset and directions:
A
- slow onset 1-6 months
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3
Q
For bio-similars to be effective they must demonstrate these 2 things:
A
1- high similarity to biologics
2- no clinical meaningful differences
4
Q
What is the current take on bio-similars and biologics interchangeability?
A
They are NOT interchangeable and rq. contacting provider to make switch
5
Q
What medications decrease uric acid filtration? (7)
A
- Diuretics (thiazide and loops)
- Chlorthalidone
- Hydrochlorothiazide - Nicotinic acid (Niaspan)
- Salicylates (ASA >2g)
- Alcohol
- Levodopa/carbidopa
- Ethambutol/Pyrazinamide
- Ticagrelor (Brilinta)