Rheumatoid drugs and their side effects Flashcards
1
Q
Methotrexate
A
Myelosuppression
Liver cirrhosis
Pneumonitis
2
Q
Sulfasalazine
A
Rashes
Oligospermia
Heinz body anaemia
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
Penicilamine
A
Proteinuria
Exacerbation of myasthenia gravis
8
Q
Etanercept
A
Demyelination
Reactivation of myasthenia gravis
9
Q
Infliximab
A
Reactivation of TB
10
Q
Adalimumab
A
Reactivation of TB
11
Q
Rituximab
A
Infusion reactions