Interleukin Receptor Antagonists Flashcards

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Interleukin Receptor Antagonists

Drug Names

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Anakinra

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Actions

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Used to treat rheumatoid arthritis

Block activity of interleukin-1

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Contraindications

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Known allergy to Escherichia coli-produced products or to anakinra, pregnancy/lactation, renal impairment and immunosuppression or any active infection

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Adverse Effects

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HA, sinusitis, nausea, diarrhea are the most common

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Etanercept may cause severe and even life-threatening infections

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