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Therapeutic aspects to RA Flashcards

1
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what are the therapeutic options for treating RA?

A

NSAIDs
Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs i.e. Methotrexate, Sulfazalazine
biologics
cortiosteroids

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name 4 traditional disease modifying drugs anti rheumatoid drugs.

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methotrexate
sulfazalazine
hydroxycholoroquine
leflunomide

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why is methotrexate a good drug for treating RA?

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effective and well tolerated

can be used in combination treatment with biologics

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how are biologics administered?

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IM or IV

parenterally

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give a few examples of biologics for the treatment of RA.

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TNF alpha inhibitors
IL-1 inhibitors i.e. Anakinra 
anti B cell therapies i.e. Ritiximab 
Sulfazalazine 
Etanercept
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what are some of the side effects of biologics?

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infection
malignancy
injection site reaction

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