Antiarthritis Agents Flashcards
1
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Antiarthritis Agents
Drug Types
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Gold Compounds
2
Q
Action
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Absorbed by macrophages, which results in inhibitions of phagocytosis
Tissue destruction is decreased
3
Q
Contraindications
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Known allergy
Diabetes, CHF, renal or hepatic impairment, blood dyscrasias, pregnancy/lactation
4
Q
Adverse Effects
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Stomatitis, glossitis, gingivitis, bone marrow depression, dermatitis, interstitial pneumonitis and anaphylactic shock
5
Q
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Penicillamine, antimalarials, cytotoxic drugs, or immunosuppressive agents