Wk 6 Anti-Arthritic Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Methotrexate
A
block dihydrofolate reductase
B-cells and T-cells
2
Q
Hydroxychloroquine
A
prevents acidification of macrophage
APC
3
Q
Leflunomide
A
blocks ororate pathway and pyrimidine synthesis
T-cells
4
Q
Sulfasalazine
A
metabolites are COX antagonists
T-cell and B-cells
5
Q
Gold
A
suppresses phagocytosis by macrophages
macrophages
6
Q
Azathioprine
A
purine analog, blocks DNA synthesis
T-cells
7
Q
Cyclosporin
A
calcineurin inhibitor on T-cells
T-cells
8
Q
Etanercept and inflixumab
A
TNF inhibitors
TNF-alpha
9
Q
Anakinia
A
IL-1
IL-1
10
Q
Rituximab
A
CD20 inhibitors
B-cells
11
Q
Abatacept
A
CD80 inhibitor
T-cells