MOS Pharm Flashcards
glucocorticoid role
potent anti-inflammatory with rapid onset of action
glucocorticoid MOA
regulation of transcription: suppression of macrophage activation, cellular immunity, cytokine production, WBC trafficking to sites of inflammation
suppressive action on hypothalamic pituitary axis
glucocorticoid adverse effects
CNS effects, fluid retention, weight gain, hyperglycemia, cushings, HTN, infection, osteoporosis, cataracts, avascular necrosis, proximal myopathy
What to do before starting glucocorticoids?
PPD testing
review/update immunizations
consider bone health
Hydroxychloroquine action
anti-malarial agent
anti-inflammatory effects: inhibition of TLR, decreased cytokines, lymphocytes and NK cell activity
mild anti-coagulant
hydroxychloroquine indications
SLE, RA, Sjogren
hydroxychloroquine contra-indications
pre-existing retinopathy
G6PD deficiency
Hydroxychloroquine side effects/adverse effects
rash, GI
retinal toxicity, myopathy, cardiomyopathy
hydroxychloroquine is known to prevent what?
SLE flare ups
methotrexate moa
dihydrofolate reductase inhibition
methotrexate indications
rheumatic diseases, inflammatory myopathy or arthritis
Drug of choice RA
methotrexate side effects
nausea, fatigue, mucosal ulcerations, hepatotoxicity, bone marrow toxicity, pneumonitis
methotrexate warnings
teratogenic
drug interaction with sulfamethoxazole
leflunomide actions
dihydroorate dehydrogenase inhibitor
reduces de novo pyrimidine synthesis
reduces activated T cells
leflunomide indications
inflammatory arthritis, SLE
unique about leflunomide?
long half life