MSK Flashcards by Ella Varnish | Brainscape

Q

What does DMARD stand for?

A

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug

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Give examples

A

Ciclosporin
Cyclophosphamide
Gold injections
Hydroxychloroquine
Leflunomide
Methotrexate
Mycophenolate
Sulfasalazine

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Allopurinol

Side effects

A

Rash
Headache
Myalgia

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Q

Allopurinol

Alternative if CI/SE

A

Febuxostat

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Allopurinol

Dose info

A

Titrate from 100mg/24hr, until plasma urate <3mmol/L

Do not exceed 300mg/8hr

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