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
3
Q
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
4
Q
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