RA and Gout Flashcards
What drug classes are use for RA?
- DMARDS
- NSAIDS
- COX-2 Inhibitor
- BRMs
- Other
What are the DMARDS?
- Methotrexate
- Leflunomide
- Hydroxychloroquine
Teaching with DMARDS?
- risk for infection
- do not drink ETOH (disulfiram effects)
Who can NOT take a DMARDS
-pregnant woman
What drug may be given with MEthotrexate to decrease SE?
Folic acid
What is the COX-2 Inhibitor used for RA?
Celecoxib
Teaching for Celecoxib?
It can cause sudden cardiac death
How do BRMs work?
Minimize activity to tumor necrosis factor… changes the way the body reacts to the disease process
What are the BRMs?
- Etanercept
- Adalimumab
- Infliximab
What other meds can be used for RA?
- immunosuppressive agents
- Glucocorticoids
Teaching for glucocorticoids?
Come off SLOWLY
Teaching for Gout:
Food
- limit proteins (red meat, organ meat)
- avoid trigger foods!!
Trigger foods are ______ the the person experiencing gout
specific
What is the biggest preventative treatment for gout?
Drink plenty of FLUIDS!!!
What type of diet for gout?
low purine, alkaline foods