DMARDs for RA Side Effects Flashcards
1
Q
What are the site effects of methotrexate?
A
Myelosuppression
Liver cirrhosis
Pneumonitis - Pulmonary fibrosis
Folate deficiency
Teratogenic
2
Q
What are the side effects of sulfasalazine?
A
Rashes,
Oligospermia,
Heinz body anaemia
interstitial lung disease
3
Q
What are the side effects of Leflunomide
A
Liver impairment,
Interstitial lung disease,
Hypertension
4
Q
What are the side effects of hydroxychloroquine?
A
Retinopathy,
Corneal deposits
5
Q
What are the side effects of Prednisolone
A
- Cushingoid features,
- Osteoporosis,
- Impaired glucose tolerence,
- Hypertension,
- Cataracts
6
Q
What are the side effects of Gold
A
Proteinuria
7
Q
What are the side effects of biologic therapy (etanercept, infliximad or adalimumab)
A
Immunosuppresion, reactivation of TB, allergic reaction
