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Anti-Reumatics Flashcards

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What is Hydroxychloroquine [Plaquenil®] used for?

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It is a Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARD) used for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Malaria Prophylaxis (Malaria prophylaxis is started 1-2 wks prior to exposure through 4 wks following exposure)

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What is the mechanism of action of Hydroxychloroquine [Plaquenil®]?

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DMARD which:
Inhibits rheumatoid factor and acute phase reactants.
Interrupts parasitic vesicle functions by increasing pH.
Inhibits phospholipid metabolism by increasing pH.

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Side effects of Hydroxychloroquine [Plaquenil®]?

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ADVERSE EFFECTS
Common: headache, photosensitivity
SERIOUS ADVERSE EFFECTS
Hypersensitivity: angioedema
Ocular: retinopathy, vision changes
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Drug interactions of Hydroxychloroquine [Plaquenil®]?

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Botox- botox activity is impaired

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Contraindications of Hydroxychloroquine [Plaquenil®]?

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Retinal or visual changes

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