Miscellaneous Flashcards
What are the contraindications to doxepin?
Hypersensitivity
Pregnancy
Seizure disorder
Arrhythmias
<18 years
Glaucoma, urinary retention
What are the adverse effects of doxepin?
CNS: sedation, lowered seizure threshold
Cardiac: prolonged QT, arrhythmias, hypotension
Anticholinergic: dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation
Weight gain
What are the drug interactions of doxepin?
CYP2D6 - MAOi, SSRI/SNRIs
What is the MOA of thalidomide?
- Antiinflammatory
- Immunomodulatory
- Neural effects
- Vascular effects
- Sedative
What are the indications for thalidomide in dermatology?
Erythema nodosum leprosum
Lupus
GvHD
Neutrophilic dermatoses
Prurigo nodularis
Kaposi sarcoma
What are the contraindications to thalidomide?
Hypersensitivity
Female of childbearing age
Sexually active males
Peripheral neuropathy
Children <12 years
What are the adverse effects of thalidomide?
Teratogenicity
GI effects
CNS: peripheral neuropathy, drowsiness, mood changes, dizziness
Skin: pruritus, xerosis/xerostomia, brittle fingernails, red palms
Endo: hypothyroidism, hypoglycaemia
Haem: leukopenia, VTE
What baseline and ongoing monitoring is required for thalidomide?
Baseline
FBC, UEC, LFT, BhCG
Neuro exam +- NCS
Ongoing
BhCG weekly for 4/52, then monthly
FBC and neuro exam monthly for 3 months and then every 3 months
*No semen donation for 1 month after cessation
What are the dermatologic indications for hydroxychloroquine?
Cutaneous lupus, DM, Jessners
PMLE, PCT, solar urticaria
Granuloma annulare, sarcoidosis
Urticarial vasculitis
Lichen Planopilaris, oral LP
Follicular mucinosis
What drugs interact with hydroxychloroquine?
CYP3A4 & 2C8 drugs
PPI, antacids
Macrolides (QT prolongation)
Cimetidine
Smoking
What are the adverse effects of hydroxychloroquine?
Ocular
- bulls eye maculopathy
- reversible eg blurred vision, halos, photophobia, corneal deposits
GI effects
Skin
- blue grey hyperpigmentation
- hypersensitivity rashes
- psoriasis
Haem: cytopaenias
CNS: headache, vertigo, tinnitus, irritability, mood swings, psychosis, muscle weakness
What baseline and ongoing monitoring is required for hydroxychloroquine?
Baseline
FBC, UEC, LFT, BhCG, G6PD
Ophthal consult, porphyrin screen
Ongoing
FBC, UEC, LFT monthly for 3 months and then every 3-4 months
Ophthalmological assessment annually
What are the dermatologic indications for IVIg?
Kawasaki disease
Scleromyxedema
Immunobullous disease eg PV, BP
SJS/TEN
DM, SLE, SSc
What is the MOA of IVIg?
Blocks Fas-Fas ligand interactions
Downregulates antibody production
Neutralises pathogenic antibodies
Inhibits autoreactive T cells
What are the contraindications to IVIg?
Anaphylaxis
IgA deficiency
CCF, CRF (fluid overload)
Rheumatoid arthritis, cryoglobulins