Interleukin Receptor Antagonist Flashcards
1
Q
Medication
A
-Anakinra
2
Q
Actions
A
- Works to block the activity of the interleukins that are released in an inflammatory or immune response
- Used to treat rheumatoid arthritis
3
Q
Contraindications
A
- Allergy to E. coli produced products or to anakinra
- Pregnancy/lactation
- Renal impairment
- Immunosuppression or active infection
4
Q
Adverse effects
A
-Headache, sinusitis, nausea, diarrhea
5
Q
Drug-drug
A
-Etanercept may cause severe and even life-threatening infection
