Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Celecoxib
A
Cox II inhibitor
2
Q
Dexamethasone
A
Steroid injection (corticosteroid) used to inhibt TNF
3
Q
Methotrexate
A
DHFR Inhibitor.
4
Q
Hydrochloraquine
A
Inhibits macrophage functioning by making lysosome less acidic
5
Q
Leflunomide
A
Inhibits pyrimidine synthesis affects B cells and T cells
6
Q
Sulfsalazine
A
Inhibits COX and scavanges free radicles
7
Q
Gold
A
reduces macrophage phagocytosis and affects antigen presenting cells and T- cells
8
Q
Cylosporine
A
Calcineurin inhibitor which inhibits T cell activation
9
Q
Etanercept, InInfliumab
A
Biological DMARD blocking TNF action
10
Q
Ankinra
A
IL 1 receptor antagonist
11
Q
Abatacept
A
Blocks T cell activation by antigen presenting cell
12
Q
Ritixumab
A
Blocks B cell activation
