Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What are some of the side effects of glucocorticoid use?
A
Weight gain, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis with fractures, osteonecrosis of the femoral head, cataracts
2
Q
What is Rituxumab? How does it work?
A
Monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody directed against B cell surface protein CD20.
Eliminates B cells via apoptosis, antibody-dependent cytotoxicity, and complement-mediated lysis
