RA- Non-TNFi Biologics DI Flashcards
SQ non-TNFi biologics
Abatacept (Orencia)
Sarilumab (Kevzara)
Tocilizumab (Actemra)
Anakinra (Kineret)
Orencia MoA
Targets T cells
Kevzara MoA
Targets IL-6 inhibitor
Actemra MoA
Targets IL-6 inhibitor
Kineret MoA
Targets IL-1 inhibitor
When are non-TNFi biologics used in RA treatment?
Used as monotherapy or with a non-biologic DMARD
Orencia SQ dosing
125mg QW
Kevzara SQ dosing
200mg q2w
Actemra SQ dosing
<100kg: 162mg SQ QOW, increase to QW as tolerated
≥100kg: 162mg SQ QW
Kineret SQ dosing
100mg QD
Orencia ADEs
URTI
HA
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
Kevzara ADEs
URTI
UTI
Injection site erythema
Neutropenia
Increased LFTs
Antibody formation
Actemra ADEs
URTI
Nasopharyngitis
HA
HTN
Increased LFTs
Increased lipids
Kineret ADEs
URTI
Rash
Pyrexia
Influenza-like illness
Gastroenteritis
Vomiting
Antibody formation
What should you screen for before starting a non-TNFI biologic?
Latent TB and Hep B infections