Synthetic Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) Flashcards
1
Q
What are disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) indicated in? (2)
A
- treatment of neoplastic disease
- rheumatoid conditions – ie. rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
2
Q
What are disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) contraindicated in?
A
patients with hypersensitivities
3
Q
What is methotrexate contraindicated in? (6)
A
- pregnancy
- lactation
- alcoholism
- chronic liver disease
- immunodeficiency
- blood dyscrasias
4
Q
What is hydroxychloroquine contraindicated in?
A
patients with pre-existing retinopathy
5
Q
methotrexate (2)
A
synthetic DMARD
- Methotrexate*
- Metoject Subcutaneous*
6
Q
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Methotrexate (2)
A
- tabs: 2.5, 10 mg
- injection soln: 10, 25, 50 mg/mL
7
Q
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Metoject Subcutaneous (1)
A
injection soln: 50 mg/mL
8
Q
hydroxychloroquine (1)
A
DMARD
- Plaquenil*
9
Q
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Plaquenil (1)
A
tabs: 200 mg
