Rheumatoid Athritis Flashcards
Presentation of Rheumatoid arthritis
Chronic
Symmetrical
Systemic
Progressive
What Rheumatoid Arthritis
Immune system unable to differentiate native from non-native tissues attacking mostly synovial and other connective tissues
What is pannus
Inflammation and proliferation of synovial tissue lining the joints
What is the pathophysiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Macrophages release cytotoxins activating free oxygen radicals inducing cellular damage and inflammation
True/false: RA can manifest in areas outside the joints
True
Where does RA most commonly occurs
In diseases that are longstanding, and active
Rheumatoid factor positive
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide positive
What are the systemic involvement of RA
Rheumatoid nodules
Vascular
Pulmonary
Ocular
Cardiac
Hematologic
How is RA compared to OA
Proximal fingers joints, wrist, toes and elbow
Symmetric
Inflammation of soft connective tissue and accumulation of fluid
Better with activity
Affects 1% of the population
OA compared to RA
Hips, knees, lower back
Asymmetric
Wearing of cartilage
Worse with activity
15% of the population
To Hal one patients major complaint in the clinic for RA (Clinical presentation)
Diffuse pain > 6 weeks
Morning stiffness < 1 hour
Tenderness with warmth and swelling of affected joints
What labs factors are used to diagnose RA
Rheumatoid factor
ACPA positive
ESR elevated and CRP marker
CBC with differential to identify mild/ moderate thrombocytopenia or anemic
Turbid synovial find
What imaging are used to diagnose and track progression of the disease
Radiography
Ultrasonography
MRI
What is the criteria for RA
Synovitis of at least one joint with no other explanation
A score greater than 6 in 2010 ACR/EULAR classification criteria
What are the nonpharmacologic approach to addressing RA
Rest
PT/OT
Exercise
Surgery
Synthetic DMARDS csDMARDs
Hydroxychloroquine
Methotrexate
Leflunomide
Sulfasalazine
Synthetic targeted DMARDs
Tofacitinib
Upadacitinib
Baricitinib
Biologic DMARDS TNFi
Adalimumab and biosimilars
Certolizumab
Etanercept and biosimilars
Golimumab
Infliximab and biosimilars
Biologic DMARDS non-TNFi
Abatacept
Anakinra
Rituximab
Tocilizumab
Sarilumab
Supportive medication
NSAIDs
Steroids
NSAIDs
Work quickly
Systemic or oral
Does not impact disease progression
Steroids
Work quickly
Systemic or intra-articular injections
Long term risks
Methotrexate MOA
Increase AMP to suppress inflammatory actions of neutrophils, macrophages and lymphocytes
Methotrexate dosing
7.5-25 mg/week
Methotrexate PK
Absorption: 60%
1/2 life: 8 hours
Renally excreted
Methotrexate ADR
Mucositis
GI ulcers
Alopecia
Photosensitivity
Hepatotoxicity
Nausea/vomiting/ diarrhea
Myelosuppression
Which vitamin is giving to reduce ADR methotrexate
B9 = folic acid
How often is methotrexate administered
Weekly
What is methotrexate onset
2-3 weeks of onset use corticosteroids in the meantime
What other formulation is methotrexate available in
Injections
What is important to know when using methotrexate
Not for pregnancy = teratogenic
Do not use with alcohol
For whom is methotrexate contraindicted tor
CrCL < 30 ml/min
What should be monitored for methotrexate
Liver transaminases
Serum creatinine
CBC
Leflunomide MOA
Inhibits pyrimidine synthesis in lymphocytes and osteoclasts activity
How is leflunomide closed
100 mg TID followed by 20 mg daily
Leflunomide PK
Absorption: 80%
1/2 life: 14 days
Renal and hepatic elimination
Leflunomide toxicity
Hepatotoxicity
Alopecia
GI upset
NVD
Rash
What should be monitored of leflunomide is giving in combination with methotrexate
Hepatotoxicity
If leflunomide full dose is intolerable what should be done
Reduce dose by 10 mg and loading dose may be omitted
Why leflunomide not giving to pregnant women
Teratogenic
What should be monitored with leflunomide
Liver transaminases
CBC with platelets
Hydroxylchloroquine MOA
Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects
Hydroxychloroquine dosing
200-300 mg twice daily
Hydroxychloroquine PK
Absorption: 70%
1/2 life: 40 days
Renally excreted
Hydroxychloroquine ADR
NVD
Rash
Weakness
Macular damage
Pigmentation changes
When is hydroxychloroquine used in RA therapy
Less active form of RA
Should hydroxylchloroquine be taken with food
Yes