MSK Flashcards
raloxifene
SERM, ER agonist in bone and antagonist in uterus and breast, increase bone density
tamoxifen
SERM, ER antagonist in breast, agonist in uterus, breast cancer prevention
bazedoxifene
SERM, combination with CEE, antagonize uterus and breast, prevent osteoporosis and treat menopause symptoms
finasteride
5 alpha reductase inhibitor
flutamide
androgen receptor antagonist
anastrozole
aromatase inhibitor, inhibit conversion of androgens to estrogens
-statins
inhibit cholesterol synthesis
methotrexate
anti-folate DMARD, psoriasis, RA, juvenile idiopathic arthritis
leflunomide
pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor DMARD, relapsing MS,
hydroxychloroquine
DMARD, antimalarial for SLE and RA, eye exams
sulfasalazine
DMARD, RA and juvenile RA, better for pregnancy
adalimumab
RA, human
infliximab
RA, psoriasis, crohns, human-mouse
tofacitinib
reduces circulating TNF
colchinine
prevents leukocyte migration into joints, gout