Drugs for CKD Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 2 P-drugs which are calcineurin inhibitors.
A
Tacrolimus and ciclosporin.
2
Q
What is the main use of calcineurin inhibitors?
A
Transplant immunosuppression.
3
Q
Name 2 anti-proliferative agents which are used in renal disease?
A
Azathioprine and cyclophosphamide.
4
Q
What is the main use of Azathioprine in renal disease?
A
Transplant immunosuppression.
5
Q
What is the main use of Cyclophosphamide in renal disease?
A
Treatment of immune based renal disease i.e. angiitis with granulomatosis, types of glomerulonephritis or SLE.
6
Q
Name 5 P-drugs which can be used for bacterial UTIs or pyelonephritis.
A
Trimethoprim (UTI) Nitrofurantoin (UTI) Co-amoxiclav (Pyelonephritis) Ciprofloxacin (Pyelonephritis) Gentamicin (serious Gram -ve infections)
