Block 4 Drugs Flashcards
Drugs for Hypercalcaemia
IV Fluids (normal saline)
Furosemide (Loop diuretic)
Calcitonin (Calcium metabolism modifier class)
Alendronate (bisphosphonate class)
IV Fluids (normal saline) / Furosemide (Loop diuretic) MoA
Increased renal calcium excretion
Calcitonin (Calcium metabolism modifier class) / Alendronate (bisphosphonate class) MoA
Inhibition of release of calcium from bone
Drugs for Hypocalcaemia
IV Calcium gluconate (mineral supplement class)
Vitamin D (vitamin supplement class)
Drugs for Hypocalcaemia MoA
Restoration of calcium levels and calcium retention
Drugs for Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D (colecalciferol)
Calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D
used in cases of advanced chronic kidney disease)
Drugs for Vitamin D Deficiency MoA
Restoration of active vitamin D levels
Drugs used for Osteoporosis
Alendronate
Pamidronate (bisphosphonate class)
Raloxifene (selective oestrogen receptor modulator class; SERM)
Parathyroid hormone
Denosumab (monoclonal antibody)
Drugs used for Osteoporosis MoA
Inhibition of release of calcium from bone, inhibition of osteoclast activity
Disease Modyfing Anti-Rheumetic Drugs
Anti-proliferative agents
Methotrexate (TERATOGENIC)
Azathioprine
Disease Modyfing Anti-Rheumetic Drugs
Anti-proliferative agents MoA
Reduces lymphocyte proliferation
Disease Modyfing Anti-Rheumetic Drugs
Immunosuppressive agents
Sulphasalazine
Penicillamine
Disease Modyfing Anti-Rheumetic Drugs
Immunosuppressive agents MoA
Immunosuppressive (precise mechanism unclear)
Disease Modyfing Anti-Rheumetic Drugs
Biologics (monoclonal antibodies)
Infliximab
Rituximab
Disease Modyfing Anti-Rheumetic Drugs
Biologics (monoclonal antibodies)
Infliximab MoA
Bind and block proinflammatory function of TNF-alpha