Sec 37 Systemic Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Most common indications of Systemic Steroids
A
Serious blistering diseases Connective-tissue diseases Vasculitis Neutrophilic dermatoses Sarcoidosis Type I reactive leprosy Hemangioma of infancy Panniculitis Urticaria/angioedema
2
Q
First Line Indications for Dapsone
A
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Erythema elevatum diutinum
Linear Iga dermatosis/chronic bullous dermatosis of childhood, idiopathic or drug-induced
Bullous SLE
3
Q
US FDA-approved Indications for Methotrexate
A
Severe psoriasis (± psoriatic arthritis) Mycosis fungoides (advanced disease)
4
Q
Drug interactions of Methotrexate
A
Aspirins
Nonsteroidal anti-infkammatory agents
Probenecid
Trimethoprim-Sulfomethoxazole
5
Q
US FDA-approved Indications for Azathioprine
A
None
6
Q
“Off-label” uses for Thioguanine
A
Severe psoriasis
Severe cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Severe atopic dermatitis
