Pharmacology: ANCA Vasculitis and Goodpasture's Syndrome Flashcards
1
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cyclophosphamide MOA
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alkylating agent
2
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cyclophosphamide indications
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- MCD in pediatric patients
- malignant diseases
3
Q
cyclophosphamide limitations
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safety and effectiveness for treatment of nephrotic syndrome in adults or other renal disease has not been established
4
Q
cyclophosphamide warnings
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- cardiotoxicity
- pulmonary toxicity
- veno-occlusive liver disease
- embryo-fetal toxicity
5
Q
rituximab MOA
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CD20-directed cytolytic Ab
6
Q
rituximab indications
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NHL, CLL, RA (combo w/ MTX)
7
Q
rituximab BB warnings
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- fatal infusion reactions
- TLS
- severe mucocutaneous reactions
- PML
8
Q
rituximab causes renal toxicity when combined with
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cisplatin
9
Q
azathioprine indications
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- adjunct for prevention of rejection in renal homotransplantation
- active RA
10
Q
malignancy patients receiving immunosuppressants, including azathioprine, are at increased risk of developing lymphoma and other malignancies, particularly of the…
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skin