Treatment of RA: pregnancy category Flashcards

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Methotrexate

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X; Fetal abnormalities and abortifacient

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2
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Sulfasalazine

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B during pregnancy; D at term; caution in breastfeeding

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3
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Leflunomide

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X; Teratogenic; prior to pregnancy, drug elimination procedure with cholestyramine should be used until plasma concentration < 0.02 mg/L; Cholestyramine 8 g TID x 11d; activated charcoal is less effective alternative

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4
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Hydroxychloroquine

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C; generally considered safe in pregnancy

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5
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Minocycline

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D

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6
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Azathioprine

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D; considered safe in pregnancy because fetal liver cannot metabolize drug into the active form

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7
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Cyclophosphamide

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D

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8
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Etanercept (Enbrel)

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B

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9
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Infliximab (Remicade)

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B

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10
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Adalimumab (Humira)

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B

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11
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Golimumab (Simponi)

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B

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12
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Certolizumab pegol (Cimzia)

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B; lacks Fc potion so may be safer to use in pregnancy

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13
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Rituximab (Rituxan)

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C

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14
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Abatacept (Orencia)

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C

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15
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Tocilizumab (Actemra)

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C

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16
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Anakinra (Kineret)

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B