Antiarthritis Agents Flashcards

1
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Antiarthritis Agents

Drug Types

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Gold Compounds

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Action

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Absorbed by macrophages, which results in inhibitions of phagocytosis
Tissue destruction is decreased

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Contraindications

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Known allergy

Diabetes, CHF, renal or hepatic impairment, blood dyscrasias, pregnancy/lactation

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Adverse Effects

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Stomatitis, glossitis, gingivitis, bone marrow depression, dermatitis, interstitial pneumonitis and anaphylactic shock

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Penicillamine, antimalarials, cytotoxic drugs, or immunosuppressive agents

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