immune meds Flashcards
antiretroviral therapy - used for
HIV
s/e of antiretroviral therapy
lipodystrophy syndrome
antiretroviral considerations
adhere or else, need routine follow ups
lipodystrophy syndrome can cause
hypercholesterolemia, heart disease, DM
NSAIDs use in RA and lupus
while waiting for other meds to kick in
steroid use in RA and lupus
while waiting for other meds to kick in, exacerbations
main tx for RA
methotrexate
methotrexate s/e
GI bleeding, anemia, immunosuppression, birth defects, photosensitivity
other tx option for RA
adalimumab
adalimumab considerations
subq 1-2x/week, some won’t want to, immunosuppression
main tx for lupus
antimalarials
s/e of antimalarials
GI upset, headache, visual changes, hair changes, photosensitivity, rash
antimalarial considerations
immediately report visual changes
meds for anaphylaxis
epi
meds for lyme’s
doxycycline
