Inflammation Drugs Flashcards
Inhibit cytokines (TNF-a) - receptor analog
Etanercept
Etanecept acts by:
inhibiting TNF-alpha.. it’s a receptor analogue
These two anti-inflammatory drugs are used to treat Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s
Etanercept, Infliximab
Inhibit cytokines (TNF-a) - monoclonal antibody
Infliximab
Infliximab is a
monoclonal antibody that inhibits TNF-alpha
What is the risk we run when tx with Infliximab?
risk infection
What is the risk we run when tx with Entanercept?
risk infeciton
Devilvery of Etanercept
IV
Delivery of Infliximab
IV
Competitive antagonist of leukotriene receptors
Zarfirlukast
inhibits the synthesis of leukotrienes
Zileuton
Zieluton is:
anti-inflammatory: will inhibit SYNTHESIS of LKs
zarfirlukast is:
anti-inflammarot: COMPETITIVE antagonist of leukotriene receptors
Anti-inflammatory: Given as a prophylaxis, chronic asthma (NOT for acute attacks)
Zileuton
Prophylaxis, chronic asthma (NOT for acute attacks) Does not inhibit LTB4
Zarfirlukast