Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) Flashcards
DMARDs I - Major Non-biologic DMARDs
immunosuppressants meds - 2
methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
leflunomide (Arava)
DMARDs slow
joint degeneration and progression of RA
Glucocorticoids provide symptomatic relief of
inflammation and pain in RA
NSAIDs provide
rapid, symptomatic relief of inflammation and pain in RA
DMARDs I - Major Non-biologic DMARDs
antimalarial agent - 1
hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
DMARDs I - Major Non-biologic DMARDs
anit-inflammatory med
sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
DMARDs I - Major Non-biologic DMARDs
tetracycline antibiotic
minocycline (Minocin)
DMARDs II - Major Biologic DMARDs
tumor necrosis factor antagonist - 3
etanercept (Enbrel)
infliximab (Remicade)
adalimumab (Humira)
DMARDs II - Major Biologic DMARDs
B-lymphocyte depleting agent
rituximab (Rituxan)
DMARDs II - Major Biologic DMARDs
interleukin-1 receptor antagonist
abatacept (Orencia)
DMARDs III - Major Biologic and non Biologic DMARDs
Gold salt
auranofin (Ridaura)
DMARDs III - Major Biologic and non Biologic DMARDs
2 immunosuppressants and one other
azathioprine (Imuran)
cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
penicillamine (Cuprimine)
Glucocorticoids used to tread RA - 2
prednisone (Deltasone)
prednisolone (Prelone)
NSAIDs used to treat RA - 7
aspirin ibuprofen (Advil) diclofenac (Voltaren) indomethacin (Indocin) meloxicam (Mobic) naproxen (Naprosyn) celecoxib (Celebrex)
advise clients that effects of DMARDs are
delayed and may take up to 3-6 weeks and full therapeutic effect taking several months