Pharm Flashcards
1
Q
Hydroxychloroquine
A
Antimalarial
- many functions, but inhibits locomotion of neutrophils & chemotaxis of eosinophils
2
Q
Methotrexate
A
DMARD, immunosuppresant
IND: RA, psoriasis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis
3
Q
Infliximab
A
DMARD, immunosuppressant, TNF blocking agen
IBD, RA, anky spon, psoriatic arthritis
4
Q
Rituximab
A
Monoclonal antibody
Tx RA
5
Q
Allopurinol
A
Antigout agent ~ xanthine oxidase inhibitor ~ enzyme that converts xanthine to uric acid
Prophylaxis
6
Q
Colchicine
A
Antigout
Prophylaxis & acute tx