SLE MEDS Flashcards
1
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SLE meds include?
A
NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressant agents, Antimalarial
2
Q
SLE: Role of NSAIDs?
A
Reduce inflammation and pain
Contraindicated with kidney disease
3
Q
SLE: Role of Corticosteroids?
A
Prednisone: inflammation and immunosuppression
Monitor for fluid retention, HTN, impaired kidney.
Don’t stop, taper
Elderly at risk for fractures
4
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SLE: Role of Immunosuppressant agents?
A
Methotrexate, Azathioprine, Belimumab
Monitor for toxic and infection
Bone marrow suppression
Avoid live vaccines 30 days before starting
5
Q
SLE: Role of Antimalarial?
A
Hydroxychloroquine - suppression of synovitis, fever, and fatigue
Risk for skin lesions from UV
Eye exams
