MSK/ rheumatology drugs Flashcards
1
Q
used in severe lupus / lupus nephritis
A
IV cyclophosphamide
2
Q
pyridostigmine
A
AChE inhibitor
used for myasthenia graves
3
Q
used in myasthenia graves crisis?
A
IV immunoglobulin
4
Q
ACUTE tx for gout
A
NSAIDs
colchicine
steroids
5
Q
prevention of further gout attacks?
A
allopurinol
febuxostat
6
Q
calcium pyrophosphate?
A
pseudogout
7
Q
bisphosphonates mechanism of action?
A
eaten by osteoclasts
induce apoptosis
less bone resorbed
8
Q
CK elevated?
A
polymyositis
9
Q
ESR raised?
A
polymyalgia rheumatica
10
Q
treatment for pagets
A
bisphosphonates + calcitonin
11
Q
calcitonin function?
A
inhibits osteoclasts
opposite of PTH
12
Q
colchicine
A
inhibits microtubule formation in macrophages
decreases inflammation signals
13
Q
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