RA Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Hydroxychloroquine
A
Safe
Takes a long time to work
Side effects=vision loss “the queen can’t see”
2
Q
Sulfasalazine
A
Prodrug metabolized in large bowel
Dose-related toxicity (standard)
Hypersensitivity–DO NOT rechallenge
3
Q
Methotrexate
A
Dominant DMARD
Targets fast-growing cells
4
Q
Leflunomide
A
Inhibits DHODH
Lesser player in RA
5
Q
Soluble receptor antagonist
A
Etanercept
6
Q
Chimeric anti-TNF
A
Infliximab
7
Q
Human anti-TNF
A
Adalimumab
8
Q
Anti-IL6
A
Tocilizumab
9
Q
T cell costimulation blockade
A
Abatacept
10
Q
B cell depletion
A
Rituximab