RA Meds Flashcards
1
Q
Leflunomide AE
A
warfarin interact elevate liver enzyme pancytopenia agranulocytosis thrombocytopenia hepatotoxicity
WE PATH Le Flu by “pe”e
2
Q
Methotrexate Monitoring
A
LFT
CBC
3
Q
methotrexate interactions
A
Caffeine decrease effect
PPI, NSAIDs, ASA decrease renal clearance
4
Q
leflunomide CI
A
hepatitis immunodeficiency Preg X rifampin obstructive biliary dx Liver dx
HIP ROL
5
Q
leflunomide Monitoring
A
WBC count
hemoglobin/hematocrit
ALT
platelet
PNEUMONIC: WHAP
6
Q
Minocycline AE
A
photosensitive GI abnormal pigmentation vertigo Kids < 8 Pregnant antacids OC anticoagulants
7
Q
Hydroxychoroquine AE
A
rash
ab cramps
diarrhea
retinal toxicity
PNEUMONIC: RADaR
8
Q
Sulfasalazine AE
A
N
ab discomfort
yellow/orange urine/skin
PNEUMONIC: NAY
9
Q
methotrexate clinical response
A
1-2 mths
10
Q
leflunomide clinical response
A
1-3 mths
11
Q
minocycline clinical response
A
3-9 mths
12
Q
hydroxychloroquine clinical response
A
2-6 mths
13
Q
sulfasalazine clinical response
A
1-3 mths
14
Q
biologic DMARDs risks
A
susceptible to infection
acute infection stop
TB
PNEUMONIC: SAT
15
Q
what are most frequently used DMARDs for RA
A
methotrexate leflunomide Minocycline Hydroxychloroquine Sulfasalazine Etanercept Infliximab Anakinra Corticosteroids
