Drugs Used for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis(mechanism) Flashcards
1
Q
Stabilizes lysosomes and
↓ chemotaxis
A
Hydroxychloroquine
2
Q
↓ B-cell function
A
Sulfasalazine
3
Q
Cytotoxic to lymphocytes
A
Methotrexate
4
Q
↓ LTs, ILs, and platelet activating factor (PAF)
A
Glucocorticoids
5
Q
Inhibits dihydro-orotic acid dehydrogenase
(DHOD) →↓ UMP(Uridine monophosphate) →↓ ribonucleotides → arrests lymphocytes in G1
A
Leflunomide
6
Q
Binds tumor necrosis
factor (TNF); is a
recombinant form of TNF
receptor
A
Etanercept
7
Q
Monoclonal antibody to
TNF
A
Infliximab,
adalimumab
8
Q
IL-1 receptor antagonist
A
Anakinra
9
Q
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor
A
Tofacitinib