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Endocrine Conditions: Systemic Steroids & Autoimmune Conditions Flashcards

1
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Cortisol replaced by giving…..

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any steroids

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Aldosterone replaced by giving…..

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fludrocortisone

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3
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Fludrocortisone info

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mimis aldosterone
helps keep balance of water and electrolytes

FDA approved for Addison’s disease and off-label for orthostatic hypotension

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Suppression of Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA)

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systemic steroids can cause adrenal gland to stop producing cortisol due to feedback inhibition

need to be tapered off when stoping long term steroids

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Cushings syndrome

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can develop when adrenal gland produces too much cortisol or too many steroids taken at higher doses

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Addison’s disease

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opposite of Cushings

adrenal gland not making enough cortisol

if stop taking steroids used to help inc cortisol, can have addisonian crisis = volume depletion and hypotension = can be fatal

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Cushings Syndrome signs

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fat depsits in face = moon face or buffalo hump
poor done health
diabetes
Acne
Pink-purple stretch marks and skin that bruises easily
Thin arms/legs relative to body
impaired wound healing

Women: hair growth on face + irregular or missed periods

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Cortisone: Hydrocortisone PO:IV

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25mg Cortisone = 20mg Hydrocortisone

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Prednisone/Prednisolone : Methylprednisolone/Triamcinolone PO:IV conversion

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5mg of either = 4mg of either

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Dexamethasone: Betamethasone PO:IV conversion

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0.75mg Dexamethasone = 0.6mg Betamethasone

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Glucocorticoid contraindications

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Live vaccines, serious systemic infections

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Glucocorticoid warnings

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Adrenal suppression, if taking more than 14 days, taper off steroids slowly

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13
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Glucocorticoid side effects

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Short term (use < 1 month)
inc appetite, weight gain, emotional instability, insomnia

Long term: Cushing’s syndrome

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Immunosuppresion from steroids is when….

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using > 2mg/kg/day or 20mg/day of prednisone or prednisone equivalent for > 2 weeks

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15
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How to taper steroid dose

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reduce dose by 10-20% every few days

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16
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Strong immunosuppressants can increase risk of…..

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reactivation of TB and Hep B/C, have to test prior to start of immunosuppressive drugs

Viruses, live vaccine have to be given before starting therapy

Lymphomas and certain cancers

infections

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RA vs OA

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OA = Osteoarthritis, usually presents one side of body
RA = Rheumatoid arthritis, usually both sides, symmetrical

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18
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RA symptoms

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Joint swelling
pain
stiffness
bone deformity

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19
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Symptomatic RA should be treated with….

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methotrexate = first choice (Disease modifying antirheumatic drug)

if moderate/high disease activity after methotrexate, can add TNFi or non TNF biologic

** never use two biologic DMARDs in combo **

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20
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RA flares

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Steroids often used, should be used for lowest dose and shortest time possible

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21
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Traditional DMARDs

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Methotrexate
Hydroxychloroquine

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22
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Methotrexate boxed warnings

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Hepatotoxicity
myelosuppresion
mucositis/stomatitis
teratogenic in pregnancy

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23
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Methotrexate CI

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pregnancy
breastfeeding
alcohol use disorder
chronic liver disease

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24
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Methotrexate side effects

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N/V/D
inc LFTs
alopecia

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Methotrexate monitoring

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CBC
LFTs
Chest Xrays
Hep B/C tests

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26
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Giving folate with methotrexate

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5mg weekly on day following max admin

can dec hematological, GI and hepatic side effects

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27
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Hydroxychloroquine warnings

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irreversible retinopathy

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28
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Hydroxychloroquine side effects

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N/V/D
vision changes

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29
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Hydroxychloroquine monitoring

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CBC
LFTs
Eye exam at baseline and Q3 months **

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30
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Hydroxychloroquine risk of liver toxicity compared to MTX is….

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lower, can be used as alternative if concern for liver disease

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31
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Sulfasalazine info

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yellow-orange coloration of skin/urine
give with folate supplement
CI sulfa allergy

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32
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Leflunomide boxed warnings

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dont use in pregnancy
hepatotoxicity, dont use in existing liver disease

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33
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Leflunomide CI

34
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Leflunamide notes

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2 forms of birth control, wait for 2 years after stopping to get pregnant or use accelerate drug elimination procedure

35
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accelerated drug elimination procedure Leflunomide

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  1. Cholestyramine 8grams PO TID X 11 days
  2. Activate charcoal suspension 50grams PO Q12h X 11 days
36
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JAK inhibitors

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Tofacitinib (Xeljanz)
Baricitinib (Olumiant)
Upadacitinib (Rinvoq)

37
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JAK inhibitors boxed warnings

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serious infections ie TB, fungal, viral, bacterial etc
Inc risk lymphomas and other malignancies
Inc risk thrombosis

38
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JAK inhibitors warnings

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inc LFTS
avoid live vaccines
hematologic toxicities

39
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Methotrexate drug interactions

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dont take with alc, can inc risk of liver toxicity
renal elim dec by aspirin/NSAIDs
avoid w/ sulfonamides + topical tacro
inc MTX/cyclosporine levels when used together

40
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TNF inhibitors

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Etanercept = Enbrel
Adalimumab = Humira
Infliximab = Remicade
Certolizumab peg = Cimzia
Golimumab = Simponi

41
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TNF inhibitor boxed warnings

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serious infections, screen for latent TB and treat
Lymphomas and other malignancies

42
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TNF inhibitor warnings

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can cause demyelinating disease
Hep B reactivation
HF
Hepatotoxicity
lupus-like syndrome
dont sue with other DMARDs or Live vaccines

43
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TNF inhibitor monitoring

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Prior to start = TB test, treat if needed

During: signs of infection, CBCs, LFTs, TB, HBV

44
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TNF inhibitor notes

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dont freeze, keep in fridge

Enbrel and Humira can be at room temp for 14 days

TNFi add on, but first line in severe RA

45
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Non TNF inhibitors

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Rituximab = Rituxan
Anakinra = Kineret
Abatacept = Orencia
Tocilizumab = Actemra
Sarilumab = Kevzara

46
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Rituxan boxed warnings

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serious/fatal infusion related reactions = premed w/ tylenol+benadryl+ steroid

HBV reactivation

47
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Other non TNF inhibitor warnings

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malignancies and serious infections

48
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Enbrel dosing

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once weekly

49
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Humira dosing

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every other week

50
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Simponi dosing

51
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Cimzia dosing

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every other week after starting phase

52
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Common symptoms of SLE

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fatigue
depression
anorexia
weight loss
muscle pain
malar rash = butterfly rash
photosensitivity
joint pain and stiffness

53
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IgG1-lambda monoclonal antibody for SLE

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Belimumab = Benlysta

54
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Calcineurin inhibitor for SLE

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Voclosporin (Lupkynis)

55
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Lupkynis info

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Boxed warning: infections, malignancies

Warnings: Nephrotox, HTN, dont give with live vaccines

Side effects: HTN, Diarrhea, headache, renal impairment, ab pain, UTI

56
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treatment of MS relapse is often with….

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IV steroids, usually 3-7 days IV methylpred

57
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Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) warnings

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chest pain
injection reaction

58
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Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) side effects

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injection site reactions
flushing
diaphoresis
dyspnea

59
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Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) in pregnancy

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Preferred treatment if necessary

60
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Interferon beta products

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Avonex = Interferon beta-1a
Betaseron = Interferon beta-1b
Plegridy = Peginterferon beta-1a

61
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Interferon beta product warnings

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psychiatric disorders
injection site necrosis
inc LFTs, thyroid dysfunction

62
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Interferon beta product side effects

A

flu-like symptoms

63
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S1P receptor modulators

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Fingolimod = Gilenya
Ozanimod = Zeposia
Ponesimod = Ponvory
Spinonimod = Mayzent

64
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S1P receptor modulators CI

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Ozanimod = dont use with MAOi
Siponimod = CYP2C93/3 genotype testing

65
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S1P receptor modulator side effects

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can cause slow HR - monitor

pts on Fingolimod have to be monitored for atleast 6hrs ECG

inc risk of infection, screen VZV and monitor CBC

malignancies, macular edema (monitor w/ eye exam), monitor LFTs

66
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If treatment stopped with S1P receptor modulators then….

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MS can get much worse

67
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Teriflunomide (Aubagio) contraindicated in…

68
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Natalizumab (Tysabri) info

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for MS

Boxed warning for PML and has REMS program

69
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Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) info

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for MS

Has REMS program

70
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Raynaud’s phenomenon

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triggered by cold and or stress, leading to vasospasm in commonly fingers/toes.

causes skin to turn white - then blue - followed by painful swelling

71
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Celiac disease symptoms

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diarrhea
abdominal pain
bloaing
weight loss

72
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Myasthenia Gravis treatment

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Pyridostigmine

warning: cholinergic effect, symptoms of excess ACh can occur

73
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Sjögren’s syndrome characterized by

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dry eyes and mouth

no cure

74
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Eye drops for Dry eyes

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Cyclosporine = Restasis
Lifitegrast = Xiidra

75
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Restasis info

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side effects = ocular burning/stinging/redness/etc

can take 3-6 months to have inc tear production

76
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Xiidra info

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Side effects = unusual taste, eye irritation

77
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Drugs for dry mouth

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OTC = sugar free gum, mouth washes, lozenges

Rx = pilocarpine (salvaged) or cevimeline (Evoxac) = CI in narrow angle glaucoma and uncontrolled asthma patients

78
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Types of Psoriasis treatment

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light therapy
topical meds
systemic meds

79
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Topical Psoriasis txm

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Steroids
Tazarotene
Coal Tar products
Anthralin = Zithranol
CAlcipotriene
Tapinarof

80
Q

Retinoid for Psoriasis

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Acitretin

only used in severe cases

Boxed warning: pregnancy and hepatotoxicity

81
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Otezla for psoriasis info

A

warning: weight loss, depression, suicidal thoughts

most common se are D/N/V, HA

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