bDMARDS and tsDMARDS Flashcards
What is the Targeted Synthetic DMARD?
Tofacitinib
What is the tsDMARD?
Tofacitinib
What are the 7 Biologic DMARDS?
Etanercept Adalimumab Infliximab Rituximab Abatacept Tocilizumab Anakinra
What are 3 TNF alpha Antagonists?
Etanercept
Adalimumab
Infliximab
What is a B cell depleter mAb?
Rituximab
What drug (-) T cell activation?
Abatacept
What is an IL-6 Receptor mAb?
Tocilizumab
What is an IL-1 Antagonist?
Anakinra
bDMARDS should NEVER be combined with?
Each other!
Generally what is good and bad about bDMARDS?
Faster and stronger response
More expensive and risk of more severe adverse effects
What are the adverse effects of TNF alpha Antagonists (2)?
Severe allergic reactions
Serious infections like TB
What TNF alpha Antagonist involves 2 p75 TNF receptors bound to Fc portion of IgG?
Etanercept
How is Etanercept given?
1x/week via SubQ
What TNF alpha Antagonist is a chimeric mAb?
Infliximab
How is Infliximab given?
1x/ every 8 weeks via IV