Interleukin Receptor Antagonist Flashcards
1
Q
Interleukin Receptor Antagonist
MOA/Indication-
A
Works to block the activity of the interleukins that are released in an inflammatory or immune response
-RA
2
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Interleukin Receptor Antagonist
Name
A
Anakinra
3
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Interleukin Receptor Antagonist
Contraindications-
A
- Allergy to e.coli or to Anakinra
- Preg/Lact
- Renal impairment
- Immunosuppression
- Active infection
4
Q
Interleukin Receptor Antagonist
Adverse effects-
A
- HA
- Sinusitis
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
5
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Interleukins Receptor Antagonist
Drug-Drug
A
-Etanercept- may cause severe and life threatening infections