therapeutics of RA Flashcards
1
Q
what are the categories of drugs used for RA ?
A
NSAIDs
disease modifying anti rheumatic drugs DMARD
biologics
corticosteroids
2
Q
what are examples of DMARDs ?
A
methotrexate
sulfasalazine
hydroxychloroquine
leflunomide
3
Q
what are examples of biologics ?
A
TNFa inhibitors - X5 anakinra rituximab tocilizumab abatacept