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Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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Examples of NSAIDs

A

Ibuprofen
diclofenac
Naproxen

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Mode of action of NSAIDs

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Selective or non-selective COX inhibitors

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Adverse effects of NSAIDs

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tarry black stools
dyspepsia
gastritis 
peptic ulcer 
renal impairment
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4
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Examples of DMARDs

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Methotrexate
Sulphasalazine
Hydroxychloroquine
Leflunomide

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5
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adverse effects of Methotrexate

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interstitial pneumonitis 
leucopenia 
thrombocytopenia 
heptatitis/cirrhosis 
rash/mouth ulcers 
teratogenic
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6
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adverse effects of Sulphasalazine

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neutropenia 
orange body fluids 
rashes 
oligospermia
heinz body anaemia
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7
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adverse effects of hydroxychloroquine

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retinopathy

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Examples of Biologics

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Anti-TNF: infliximab, etanercept 
Rituximab 
Tocilizumab 
Abatacept 
Ustekinamab
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9
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adverse effects of biologics

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Infection - especially TB

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contraindications to biologics

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pulmonary fibrosis

Heart failure

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Examples of corticosteroids

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prednisolone
hydrocortisone
methylprednisolone
dexamethasone

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adverse effects of corticosteroids

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weight gain 
muscle wasting 
osteoporosis 
cataracts 
glaucoma
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13
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Nephrotoxic rheumatoid drugs

A

Gold

penicillamine

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14
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is methotrexate safe in pregnancy

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No - should be stopped at least 3 months before conception

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15
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DMARDs not safe in pregnancy

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Methotrexate

Leflunomide

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16
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DMARDs safe in pregnancy

A

Hydroxychloroquine

Sulfasalazine

17
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Are NSAIDs safe in pregnancy

A

Only until 32 weeks - then should stopped due to causing early closure of ductus arteriosus

18
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How often is methotrexate taken by a patient

A

Weekly, not daily!

19
Q

What blood tests need to be monitored when a patient is on Methotrexate, and how often should they be taken

A

FBC, U&Es, LFTs

take before starting Tx, and repeat weekly until levels stabilised.
2-3 weekly thereafter

20
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What medication should be co-prescribed to a patient on Methotrexate and when should it be taken

A

Folic acid 5mg once weekly, 24h after methotrexate dose

21
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What is the starting dose for Methotrexate

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7.5mg weekly

22
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What is the usual strength of one Methotrexate tablet

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2.5mg

23
Q

What medications should NOT be co-prescribed with Methotrexate, and why

A

Trimethoprim or Co-trimoxazole

- increased risk of marrow aplasia (both anti folate drugs)

24
Q

rheumatoid drug causing blacky tarry stools

A

NSAID

25
Q

rheumatoid drug that is

nephrotoxic + causes proteinuria

A

Gold

penicillamine

26
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rheumatoid drug causing thrombocytopenia

A

gold

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