Systemic Lupus Erythematosus SLE Flashcards
1
Q
what is SLE
A
autoimmune attach on connective tissue
2
Q
Drugs and supplements for SLE
A
- NSAIDs
- Glucocorticoids
- csDMARDs: Hydroxychloroquine, Azathioprine, Cyclophosphamide
3
Q
MOA of azathioprine
A
inhibit de novo purine synthesis (mainly in lymphocytes) via production of thioguanine metabolites
4
Q
ADR of azathioprine
A
- N&V
- Myelosuppression
5
Q
MOA of cyclophosphamide
A
DNA alkylation (lymphocytes and rapidly dividing cells especially sensitive)
6
Q
ADR of cyclophosphamide
A
- N&V
- myelosuppression
- infection
- haemorrhagic cystitis
- bladder cancer
- alopecia (hair lost)
- ovarian failure