Drugs Flashcards
nsaids should not be used as monotherapy for RA.
a. true
b. false
a. true
How are corticosteroids used for RA?
NOT used as monotherapy, but used as bridge therapy
can be given intra-articularly
How often is MTX given for RA?
once WEEKLY
What is the DMARD of choice for initial RA therapy?
MTX
What should MTX be premedicated with?
folic acid
5mg/week
The synthetic DMARD for FA leflunomide is NOT recommended if ALT is > ___ ULN.
2
What is used for elimination of leflunomide?
cholestyramine
What is the half life of teriflunomide?
14-18 days
Is vaccination with live vaccines recommended with leflunomide?
no
How long is contraception needed after d/c of leflunomide?
3 months
When can the synthetic RA DMARD hydroxychloroquine be used as monotherapy?
mild RA where MTX is contraindicated
Does hydroxychloroquine need hepatic/renal dose adjustment?
no
What synthetic RA DMARD can cause retinal/visual changes?
hydroxychloroquine
What time period of use/dose of hydroxychloroquine can cause disorder for the cornea?
use > 5 years or daily dose > 5mg/kg/day ABW or 400mg
What kind of drug is sulfasalazine?
synthetic DMARD
prodrug
used for RA
The synthetic DMARD sulfasalazine should not be used in pts with what allergies?
sulfa
salicylate
What should sulfasalazine be premedicated with/
antihistamine or steroids
to prevent serum sickness
What two things can decrease absorption of sulfasalazine?
antibiotics
iron
What synthetic DMARD can cause yellow to orange urine/skin discoloration?
sulfasalazine
What is drug class of tofacitinib, barcitinib, upadacitinib?
JAK inhibitors
The RA JAK inhibitor tofacitinib dose should be reduced to __mg daily (IR) in moderate to severe renal impairment and moderate hepatic impairment.
5
The RA JAK inhibitor tofacitinib should be avoided in pts with counts less than?
lymphocyte < __?
ANC < __?
Hgb < __?
lymphocyte: 500
ANC: 1000
Hgb: 9
How should the RA JAK inhibitor barcitinib be dose adjusted in pts with GFR 30-60?
1mg once daily
The RA JAKL inhibitor barcitinib should not be used in pts with eGFR < __
30
The RA JAK inhibitors barcitinib and upadacitinib should not be used if
lymphocytes < __?
ANC < __?
Hgb < __?
500, 1000, 8
tofacitinib is same except Hgb < 9 instead of 8
Which two RA JAK inhibitors should not be used with biologic DMARDS or strong immunosuppressants?
barcitinib
upacitinib
What is dose for RA JAK inhibitor upadacitinib?
15mg PO once daily
Which RA JAK inhibitor can be given as monotherapy or in combo with MTX or other non-biologic DMARDS?
upadacitinib
What drug class is adalimumab?
TNF alpha inhibitor
What drug class is etanercept (Enbrel)?
TNF alpha inhibitor
What drug class is infliximab (Remicade)?
TNF alpha inhibitor
What drug class is golimumab (Simponi)?
TNF alpha inhibitor
Doses of infliximab > ___ mg should not be give n in CHF or to pts with hypersensitivity to murine proteins.
5
Which two TNF alpha inhibitors for RA must be taken in combo with MTX?
infliximab
golimumab