Biologics Flashcards
conventional DMARDS
methorexate
leflunomide
hydroxychloroquine
sulfasalazine
azathioprine
first line RA treatment
methotrexate
inhibition of dihydrofolate
methotrexate
give folic acid with
methotrexate
mechanism: methotrexate
increases adenosine release from cell walls
administration: methotrexate
oral or subcutaneous weekly does
adverse effects: methotrexate
oral ulcers, GI, cytopenia, liver toxicity, teratogen
inhibition of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase
leflunomide
prodrug, enterohepatocyte circulation gives longer half life
leflunomide
administation: leflunomide
oral
adverse effects: leflunomide
diarrhea, cytopenias, hepatotoxicity, teratogen
inhibits TLRs
inhibits acidification of lysosomes
hydroxychloroquine
administration: hydroxychloroquine
oral
adverse effects: hydroxychloroquine
rare retinal toxicity
sulfapyridine is active moiety
sulfasalazine
administration: sulfasalazine
oral
adverse effects: sulfasalazine
rash, GI upset, hepatotoxicity, cytopenias
purine synthesis inhibitor
azathioprine