Rheum Treatments Flashcards
OA
General
Non-Pharm (PT, lifestyle, weight loss)
Topical Agents
Anti-inflammatories
Surgery
OA
Non-Pharm
PT, mucle toning, quad strength
Exercise bike, elliptical, walking fitness program
Cane, walker, shoe inserts, grab bars, toilet extenders, seat lifts chair
Parking permit
Weight loss 5kg (50% less chance of developing OA, slows progression)
OA
Topical Agents
Capsain (depletes substance P) Methysalicylate, menthol, camphor Bio-Freeze Diclofenac topical Flector patch Pennsaid lotion
OA
Anti-inflammatories
NSAIDs Acetaminophen (OTC) Tramadol Codeine III or IV Oxycodone II Morphine II & derivatives
OA
Procedures
Joint aspirations Joint injections (steroids, anesthetic, Aristospan, hyaluronic acid) TKR if night pain doesn't respond to meds, major inability, interferes w/ daily living, unable to walk/work, bone-on-bone
RA
General
DMARDs NSAIDs TNF inhibitors B cells T cells JAK Kinase Inhibitors BRMs (pre-drug screening)
RA
DMARDs
Corticosteroids Hydroxychloroquine Sulfsalazine Methotrexate Leflunomide Azathiprine
RA TNF Inhibitors (Biologics)
Etanercept Infliximab Adalimumab Golimumab Certolizumab pegoles
RA
Others (non-DMARDs/TNF)
B cells: Rituximab T cells: Abatacept I-6: Tocilizumab JAK: Tofacitinib BRMs (pre-drug screening)
JRA
General
PT/exercise Tylenol/NSAIDs DMARDs Corticosteroids Enbrel
JRA
MC Tylenol/NSAID
Naproxen & Ibuprofen
OA
Treatment goal
Pain relief
RA
Treatment goal
Slow/stop disease progression
Ankylosing Spondylitis
General
Reduce pain & stiffness - NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, DMARDs
BRMs (TNFs)
Pt education
Joint protection
Lifelong PT for posture & slow Dz progression
Ankylosing Spondylitis
DMARDs
Methotrexate
Sulfsalazine
Ankylosing Spondylitis
BRMs
Etanercept Infliximab Adalimumab Golimumab Certolizumab