Musculoskeletal Flashcards
1
Q
What class of drugs is used to treat rhematoid arthritis?
A
DMARD. Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs
2
Q
How long to DMARDS take to work
A
May take between 2-6 months for a full therapeutic response.
3
Q
Methotrexate
A
Used to treat rheumatoid arthritis
4
Q
Alendronic acid, alendronate
A
A bisphosphonate Slows the rate of bone turnover. Used to slow down osteoporosis Associated with: Sclertitis Retrobulbar neuritis
5
Q
Gout, what is it?
A
Acute inflammatory arthritis
Caused by crystals building up in joints.
Major component in the crystals is uric acid
6
Q
Gout what two methods of treating?
A
NSAIDs or
Uric acids reducers for prophylaxis
7
Q
Allopurinol
A
Uric acid reducer
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
e.g. Zyloric,
8
Q
Febuxostat
A
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor that prevents uric acid forming.
e.g. Adenuric
9
Q
Hydroxychloroquine
A
Used to treat RA and Lupus May cause: corneal deposits bull's eye maculopathy dry eye should be avoided in patient's with stargardt's disease.
