Random Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
What is a major side-effects of hydroxychloroquine?
A
Retinal toxicity - check at 5 years
2
Q
Live vaccines need to be avoided when taking which medication in RhA?
A
Methotrexate
3
Q
What are the side effects of sulfasalazine?
A
Nausea, diarrhoea
Reduced sperm count
4
Q
How long after methotrexate can you start trying to concieve?
A
3 months (updated) because usually it takes longer than this to get pregant anyway
5
Q
How long must you wait before trying to concieve after leflunomide?
A
2 years - so not used in women unless you have run out of other options
6
Q
What must be checked before starting azathioprine?
A
thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT)
