5) Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout Flashcards
What is the class for Indomethacin (Indocin)
Non-selective NSAID
What is the mechanism for Indomethacin (Indocin)
Eliminate pain; reduce inflammation (but does not slow disease progression)
What are the therapeutics for Indomethacin (Indocin)
Rheumatoid arthritis; acute gouty arthritis
What are the important side effects for Indomethacin (Indocin)
Gastric and duodenal ulcers
What is the class for Naproxen (Aleve)
Non-selective NSAID
What is the mechanism for Naproxen (Aleve)
Eliminate pain; reduce inflammation (but does not slow disease progression)
What are the therapeutics for Naproxen (Aleve)
Rheumatoid arthritis; acute gouty arthritis
What are the important side effects for Naproxen (Aleve)
Gastric and duodenal ulcers
What is the class for COX-2 inhibitors
Selective NSAID
What is the mechanism for COX-2 inhibitors
Eliminate pain; reduce inflammation (but does not slow disease progression)
What are the therapeutics for COX-2 inhibitors
Superseding conventional NSAIDs for rheumatoid arthritis
What are the important side effects for COX-2 inhibitors
50% fewer gastric and duodenal ulcers than traditional NSAIDs
What is the class for Quinolones
DMARD (antimalarial)
What is the mechanism for Quinolones
Reduces T-cell activation & chemotaxis
What are the therapeutics for Quinolones
Rheumatoid arthritis, SLE
What are the important side effects for Quinolones
Retinal damage (chloroquine)
What are the miscellaneous for Quinolones
Used for patients who no longer respond to NSAIDS or can’t tolerate other DMARDs
What is the class for Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
DMARD
What is the mechanism for Glucocorticoids
Corticosteroids
- Inhibits phospholipase A2 (inhibiting release of arachidonic acid and, thus, formation of prostaglandins)
- Inhibits cytokine production (which prevents induction of COX-2)
What are the therapeutics for Glucocorticoids
Corticosteroids
Rheumatoid arthritis; acute gouty arthritis (intraarticular injection for relief of acute monoarticular gout)
What are the important side effects for Glucocorticoids
Corticosteroids
Cushingoid symptoms
What are the miscellaneous for Glucocorticoids
Corticosteroids
Started initially (fast acting) before other drugs become effective Can give orally or intra-articularly
What is the class for Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
DMARD
What is the mechanism for Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
Likely inhibition of IL-1 & TNF-alpha release
What are the therapeutics for Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
Rheumatoid arthritis
What are the important side effects for Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
N/V, skin rashes, neutropenia (30% of patient discontinue drug)
What are the other side effects for Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
Headaches
What are the miscellaneous for Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
Acts more quickly than other drugs
What is the class for Methotrexate (Trexall)
DMARD
Immunosuppressive
What is the mechanism for Methotrexate (Trexall)
- Inhibition of aminoimidazolecarboxamide (AICAR) transformylase and
thymidylate synthetase, with secondary effects on PMN chemotaxis - Causes adenosine accumulation, which inhibits inflammation
What are the therapeutics for Methotrexate (Trexall)
Rheumatoid arthritis
What are the important side effects for Methotrexate (Trexall)
Nausea, stomatitis, hepatotoxicity (rare)
What are the miscellaneous for Methotrexate (Trexall)
Takes several weeks to start working; “gold standard” of therapy
What is the class for Leflunomide (Arava)
DMARD
Immunosuppressive
What is the mechanism for Leflunomide (Arava)
Inhibits dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH), which inhibits T-lymphocyte response to stimuli
What are the therapeutics for Leflunomide (Arava)
Rheumatoid arthritis
What are the important side effects for Leflunomide (Arava)
Diarrhea, hepatotoxity
What are the miscellaneous for Leflunomide (Arava)
Takes several weeks to start working; oral prodrug