Rheumatoid arthritis and drug side effects Flashcards
1
Q
Methotrexate
A
Myelosuppression
Liver cirrhosis
Pneumonitis
2
Q
sulfasalazine
A
Rashes
Oligospermia
Heinz body anaemia
Interstitial lung disease
3
Q
leflunomide
A
Liver impairment
Interstitial lung disease
Hypertension
4
Q
hydroxychloroquine
A
Retinopathy
Corneal deposits
5
Q
prednisolone
A
Cushingoid features
Osteoporosis
Impaired glucose tolerance
Hypertension
Cataracts
6
Q
gold
A
proteinuria
7
Q
penicillamine
A
Proteinuria
Exacerbation of myasthenia gravis
8
Q
etanercept
A
Demyelination
Reactivation of tuberculosis
9
Q
infliximab
A
Reactivation of tuberculosis
10
Q
adalimumab
A
Reactivation of tuberculosis
11
Q
rituximab
A
Infusion reactions are common
12
Q
NSAIDs
A
Bronchospasm in asthmatics
Dyspepsia/peptic ulceration