Arthritis Drug Side Effects Flashcards
1
Q
Hydroxychloroquine
A
GI, skin, CNS
VISION LOSS
2
Q
Sulfasalazine
A
Hypersensitivity: rash, pneumonitis, hepatitis, agranulocytosis/aplastic anemia
Dose-related: GI, CNS, mild leukopenia/anemia
3
Q
MTX
A
GI issues, stomatitis, headache, macrocytosis, alopecia (inhibits fast-growing cells)
Also bone marrow suppression, hepatic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis
4
Q
Leflunomide
A
Diarrhea, nausea; HTN; hepatitis, leukopenia, rash, neuropathy