MSK/Rheum Pharm Flashcards
(176 cards)
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What class of drugs does Acetaminophen belong to?
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Analgesic-Antipyretic
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What is the MOA for acetaminophen?
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CNS
anti-prostaglandin blocks peripheral pain impulse generation; inhibits hypothalamic heat regulation center
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When should you use acetaminophen?
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Mild to moderate pain relief; fever
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What are common SE/ADRs
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Edema, rash, increase uric acid, increase ammonia, blood dyscrasias
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What are contra-indications for acetaminophen?
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Liver disease, hypersensitivity
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What are common Dx-Dx interactions with acetaminophen?
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Anti-convulsants, decrease APAP concentration, increase warfarin effect
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What should you monitor when people are taking acetaminophen?
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Liver function; symptom relief; 24H dose
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When should pregnant women stop taking acetaminophen?
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Third trimester
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Should we avoid acetaminophen with alcohol?
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Yes. Don’t take it on Old Port nights ya hear!?
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What is the max concentration of acetaminophen in peds?
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160mg/5mL
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Max 24H dose for elderly of acetaminophen?
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2 grams
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Max 24H dose for adults of acetaminophen?
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4 grams
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What class of drugs does Tramadol belong to?
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Synthetic opioid analgesic
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What is the MoA for tramadol?
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Opioid analgesic; mu receptor antagonist and inhibits uptake of NE and 5HT–both modify ascending pain pathways
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What do you use tramadol?
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Moderate to moderately severe pain
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What are common SE/ADRs of tramadol?
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Flushing, dizziness, somnolence, pruritus, constipation, and seizures
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What should we monitor when patients are taking tramadol?
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Symptom relief, sedation, fever
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What is the maximum dose of tramadol that should be prescribed?
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400mg/24H
Dosing: 50-100mg, q4-6h
Reduce dosing if renal or hepatic impairment
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Pregnancy category for tramadol?
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C
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What class of drugs does Ibuprofen belong to?
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Traditional NSAIDs/tNSAIDs
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What is the MoA for ibuprofen?
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Inhibit COX1 and COX2 enzymes reducing PG, prostacyclin, thromboxane
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When should we use Ibuprofen?
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Pain secondary to inflammation in selected patients
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What are common SE/ADRs to ibuprofen?
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Nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, anorexia, increased BP, fluid retention, increased bleeding (20%)
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What is contraindicated for ibuprofen?
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Uncontrolled HTN, CKD, HF, CVD, anti-coagulant Tx, Hx GI bleeding or ulcer
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Common Dx-Dx interactions with ibuprofen?
Anti-coagulant, other NSAIDs, diuretics, lithium, anti-HTN
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What should we monitor when patients are taking ibuprofen?
CrCl, CBC, LFT
CrCl is creatinine clearance (in case you were wondering...)
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Pregnancy category for ibuprofen?
C
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What class of drugs does Celecoxib belong to?
COX2 selective NSAID
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And if you're like me, what the heck does COX2 selective mean?
COX-2 selective inhibitor is a form of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that directly targets cyclooxygenase-2, COX-2, an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain
Thank you Wikipedia.
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MoA for celecoxib?
selectively inhibits COX-2 enzymes reducing PG, prostacyclin
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When do we use celecoxib?
Pain secondary to inflammation in selected patients.
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Common SE/ADRs of celecoxib?
Headache, diarrhea, dyspepsia, rash, nausea, vomiting, increased BP, fluid retention, CV disease, increased clotting
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Contra-indications for Celecoxib?
uncontrolled HTN, CKD, HF, CVD
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Common Dx-Dx interactions of celecoxib?
other NSAIDs, diuretics, lithium, HTN
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What do we need to monitor in patients taking celecoxib?
CrCl, EKG, CBC, LFT
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Pregnancy category for celecoxib?
C
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What does celecoxib help with in the elderly?
Helps with elderly GI bleed, but will increase CVD problems
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What class of drugs does Methotrexate belong to?
Nonbiologic DMARD
| Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
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MoA for Methotrexate?
Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase and DNA production, inhibits production of cytokines
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When should we prescribe methotrexate?
Recent RA (
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Common SE/ADRs of methotrexate?
Arachnoiditis, subacute toxicity reaction (motor paralysis CN palsy, seizure, coma), pulmonary fibrosis, hepatotoxicity, bone marrow suppression, ARF, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
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Contra-indications of methotrexate?
Severe renal or liver disease, bone marrow suppression, AIDS, alcoholic liver disease, PUD, ulcerative colitis
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Common Dx-Dx interactions of methotrexate?
Live vaccines, increase or decrease in warfarin levels, ethanol
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What should we monitor in patients on methotrexate?
CBC, LFT, CrCL, PG
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How long does it take to see a response to methotrexate?
Initial response in 3-4 weeks, full response in 3-6 months.
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What class of drug does Hydroxychloroquine belong to?
Nonbiologic DMARD
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When is the MoA of Hydroxychloroquine?
Unknown in RA but possibly suppression of T-cell response to mitogens and several others
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Indications for Hydroxychloroquine?
RA, systemic lupus erythematosus, malaria
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Common SE/ADRs of Hydroxychloroquine?
N/V, abdominal pain, rashes, nightmares, ocular toxicity
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Contraindications of Hydroxychloroquine?
Hypersensitivity, prior history retinal or visual field changes with this drug, significant liver disease, G6PD deficiency, Hx porphyria, psoriasis
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Dx-Dx interactions of Hydroxychloroquine?
Avoid ethanol (GI irritation)
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What should we monitor when patients are taking Hydroxychloroquine?
LFTs, CBC, Ophthalmologic exams
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Pregnancy category for Hydroxychloroquine?
C
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How long does it take for Hydroxychloroquine to be effective?
3-6 months for full effect, half life up to 45 days
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What class of drugs does Etanercept belong to?
Biologic DMARDs: TNF-alpha-blocker
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MoA for Etanercept?
Binds TNF-alpha preventing its binding to TNF-alpha receptors
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Indications for Etanercept?
Aggressive RA, non-response to nonbiologic DMARDs
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SE/ADRs to Etanercept?
Headache, abdominal pain, edema. Reactivation of hepatitis, TB, lymphoma, infection, varicella
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What drug class does Abatacept belong to?
Biologic DMARDs
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MoA of Abatacept?
Inhibits T-cell activity by binding to CD80 and CD86 on surface of APC and blocks C28 interaction of APCs with T-cells
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When should we use Abatacept?
RA, not-responding to other DMARDs
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SE/ADRs of Abatacept?
Headache, nausea, infection, hypertension
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What class of drugs does Rituximab belong to?
Biologic DMARDs
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MoA for Rituximab?
chimeric monoclonal antibody that reduces inflammatory response by inhibiting CD 20 B-lymphocytes and thereby decreasing the presentation of antigens to T-lymphocytes
at least its not complicated...
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Indications for Rituximab?
severe RA in combo with methotrexate when inadequate response to one or more TNFα agents; chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Wegener’s Granulomatosis
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SE/ADRs of Rituximab?
about 30% experience rash with first infusion but fewer subsequent infusions (pre-treat with steroid); dependent edema, HTN, fever, fatigue, cytopenia
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What class of drug does Mycophenolate Mofetil belong to?
Semisynthetic DMARDs
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MoA for Mycophenolate Mofetil?
Immunosuppressant of both T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes
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Indications for Mycophenolate Mofetil?
post renal, hepatic, cardiac transplant; off-label RA
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SE/ADRs of Mycophenolate Mofetil?
HTN, hypotension, peripheral edema, chest pain, tachycardia, pain, headache, insomnia, elevated glucose, elevated cholesterol, decreased WBC, decreases RBC, decreased platelets,
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What class of drugs does Sulfasalazine belong to?
Synthetic DMARDs
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MoA for Sulfasalazine?
Systemically: sulfapyridine inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, decreases levels of IgA, IgM RF production; Locally: 5-aminosalicylic acid in colon reduces inflammatory response locally
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Indications for Sulfasalazine?
Management RA and Ulcerative colitis; off-label for Crohn's disease, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
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SE/ADRs to sulfasalazine?
photosensitivity, headache, reversible oligospermia, cholestatic jaundice
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Contraindications for sulfasalazine?
Hypersensitivity to sulfa, salicylates; porphyria; GI or GU obstruction; G6PD deficiency; Folate deficiency
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Dx-Dx interactions for sulfasalazine?
multiple; increased effect of oral hypoglycemics, MTX-induced bone marrow suppression; NSAIDs may increase impact
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What should we monitor in patients who are on sulfasalazine?
CrCl, LFT, CBC, Glucose, folate level, uric acid
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What percentage of sulfasalazine is absorbed orally?
10-20% of oral dose is absorbed; not a first line RA drug--used only when others are not effective
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What class or drugs does Prednisone belong to?
Glucocorticoid
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MoA for prednisone?
inhibition of cytokines and inflammatory mediators
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Indication for prednisone?
Short-term use in RA
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SE/ADRs of prednisone?
Weight gain, fluid retention, straie, impaired wound healing, Osteoporosis, HTN, mood changes, cataracts, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, PUD, HPA suppression, HF
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Contraindications of prednisone?
Infection, TB
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Dx-Dx interactions of prednisone?
Live vaccines
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What should we monitor in patients who are on prednisone?
CrCl, HFP, CBC
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When should you start down titrating when a patient is taking prednisone?
Down titrate dosing if more than 2 weeks
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What class of drugs does Colchicine belong to?
Anti-gout Meds: Leukocyte migration inhibitor
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MoA for Colchicine?
Inhibits leukocyte migration, phagocytic activity
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Indications for Colchicine?
Acute gout; Initial Dx
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SE/ADRs to Colchicine?
Diarrhea, N/V/abd pain (about 80% of patients); myopathy, bone marrow suppression
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Contraindications of Colchicine?
CKD, hepatic disease
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Dx-Dx interactions of Colchicine?
May increase levels of HMG-CoA drugs
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What should we monitor in patients who are taking Colchicine?
CrCl
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What kind of patients should Colchicine be reserved for?
Reserve for people who cannot use NSAIDs or NSAID treatment failure
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What class of drugs does Probenicid belong to?
Anti-gout Meds: Uricosurics
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Moa for Probenicid?
Blocks PCT reabsorption of uric acid
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Indications for Probenicid?
Gout
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SE/ADRs to Probenicid?
Nausea, fever, rash, hepatic toxicity, nephrolithiasis
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Contraindications for Probenicid?
Hx of uric acid stones or nephropathy; avoid when CrCL is
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Dx-Dx interactions of Probenicid?
Increases level of multiple antibiotics, NSAIDs
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What should we monitor while patients are on Probenicid?
CrCl, uric acid, CBC
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What class of drug does Allopurinol belong to?
Anti-gout meds: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
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MoA for Allopurinol?
Inhibits xanthine oxidase and blocks the formation of uric acid
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Indications for Allopurinol?
Gout prophylaxis
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SE/ADRs to Allopurinol?
N/D, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome, bone marrow suppression
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Contraindications for Allopurinol?
Prior allopurinol hypersensitivity reaction
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Dx-Dx interactions for Allopurinol?
Theophylline, warfarin
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What should we monitor in patients taking Allopurinol?
CrCl for dosing, serum uric acid level
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Pregnancy category for allopurinol?
C, ok in nursing
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What is the primary metabolite in allopurinol?
Oxypurinol--is also active, long half-life, accumulates in CKD, not for an acute episode, possible rash with ampicillin/amoxicillin; don't treat asymptomatic hyperuricemia
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What class of drugs does Febuxostat belong to?
Anti-gout: Nonpurine Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
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MoA for Febuxostat?
Selectively inhibits xanthine oxidase to reduce uric acid production
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Indications for Febuxostat?
Management of hyperuricemia in gout
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SE/ADRs to Febuxostat?
Rash, nausea, liver function abnormalities, arthralgia
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Contraindications for Febuxostat?
Use with azathioprine, mercaptopurine, severe hepatic or renal impairment
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Dx-Dx interactions for Febuxostat?
increase concentration of azathioprine, mercaptapurine, theophyline
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How do you prescribe Febuxostat?
40mg, 80 mg tabs; with or without meals
Can continue if acute flare; use NSAID or colchicine as bridge for first 6 months
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What class of drug does Baclofen belong to?
Centrally-Acting muscle relaxant
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MoA for Baclofen?
Inhibits transmission of synaptic reflexes at SC level
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Indications for Baclofen?
Muscle spasticity in multiple sclerosis, spinal cord lesions
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SE/ADRs to Baclofen?
Drowsiness, vertigo, psych disturbances, slurred speech, ataxia
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Contraindications for Baclofen?
Hypersensitivity; SDO, impaired renal function
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Dx-Dx interactions for Baclofen?
Increased effects of opiates, benzodiazepines, hypertensive agents, increases toxicity of ethanol, CNS depressants, TCAs, clindamycin, MAOIs
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What should we monitor in patients taking Baclofen?
Symptoms, blood pressure, mental status, renal function
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Pregnancy category for Baclofen?
C, (but not during lactation)
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What kind of patients should we very cautious of when prescribing Baclofen?
Caution with renal dysfunction; reduce dose in renal impairment
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Can we stop Baclofen abruptly?
No
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What else should we avoid with Baclofen?
St. John's Wart, valerian, kava kava, and also caution in elderly
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What class of drugs does Cyclobenzaprine belong to?
Centrally-active muscle relaxant
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What is the MoA for cyclobenzaprine?
Centrally-acting muscle relaxant related to tricyclic antidepressants, reduces tonic somatic motor activity decreasing muscle spasm
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Indications for cyclobenzaprine?
Muscle spasms
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SE/ADRs to cyclobenzaprine?
Anticholinergic effects, CNS depression, inhibits serotonin reuptake; drowsiness, dizziness, xerostomia, fatigue, headache
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Contraindications for cyclobenzaprine?
Hepatic impairment;
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Dx-Dx interactions for cyclobenzaprine?
Increased anticholinergic effects, ethanol, serotonin reuptake inhibitors; tramadol, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
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What should we monitor in patients who are taking cyclobenzaprine?
Symptoms, signs of serotonin syndrome, LFTs, mental status
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Pregnancy category for cyclobenzaprine?
B (but not during lactation)
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What class of drug does Dantrolene belong to?
Peripherally-Acting Muscle Relaxant
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MoA for Dantrolene?
Acts directly on skeletal muscle to inhibit release of Ca+ from sarcoplasmic reticulum reducing spasticity
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Indications for Dantrolene?
Muscle spasticity secondary to CVA, CP, SC injury, MS; malignant hyperthermia; neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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SE/ADRs to Dantrolene?
Alter BP, heart failure, incr heart rate, confusion, chills, hepatitis, photosensitivity
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Contraindications for Dantrolene?
Hepatic impairment, cardiac disorders, COPD
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Dx-Dx interactions for Dantrolene?
Ethanol, St. John's Wart, Kava Kava
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What should we monitor in patients who are taking Dantrolene?
Symptoms, LFTs, BP, pulse, temperature
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Pregnancy category for Dantrolene?
C, (but not during lactation)
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Is Dantrolene a CYP3A4 substrate?
YES!
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What forms does Dantrolene come in?
PO and IV
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What is the maximum dose for Dantrolene?
400 mg daily in divided doses q6-8h
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What else should we avoid with Dantrolene?
Sunlight and elderly
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What class of drugs does Tafacitinib belong to?
Antirheumatic drug, NBDMARD, Janus Associated Kinase Inhibitor (JAK inhibitor)
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Indications for Tofactinib?
Treatment of mod to severe RA in adults not responding to, or intolerant of, Methotrexate
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MoA for Tofactinib?
Inhibits JAK enzymes & prevents gene expression & intracellular activity of immune cells and IgG, IgM, IgA
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SE/ADRs to Tofactinib?
Infection (20%); HTN (2%), Headache (4%), serious infection (2%), Diarrhea (4%); bone marrow suppression, GI perforation, hepatotoxicity, lipid abnormalities, malignancy; TB
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What class of drug does Anakinra belong to?
Antirheumatic, BDMARD: Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist
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Indications for Anakinra?
Mod to severely active Rheumatoid Arthritis unresponsive to one or more DMARDs
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MoA for Anakinra?
Naturally occurring antagonist of IL-1 receptor which reduces degradation of cartilage and inhibits bone resorption
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SE/ADRs to Anakinra?
Headache (12%), fever (12%), injection site reaction (3-73%), infection (39%), neutropenia (5%); Anaphylaxis, infections, malignancy, neutropenia
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what drug class does amitriptyline belong to?
tricyclic antidepressant (used to treat neurologic pain)
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what is the MOA of amitriptyline?
inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine in CNS
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what are the indications for amitriptyline?
chronic pain, depression, diabetic neuropathy, mirgraine prophylaxisis
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what are SE/ADRs from amitriptyline?
anticholinergic side effects
- urinary retention
- tachycardia
- hyptension
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what are the contraindications for amitriptyline?
MAOI within 14 days
acute recovery phase from MI
concurrent cisapride
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what do you need to monitor with amitriptyline?
mental status, suicide ideation, sedation, EKG
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what do you NEED to know for amitriptyline?
BLACK BOX WARNING FOR SUICIDE RISK
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what drug class is cyclophosphamide?
anti-neoplastic alkylating agent
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what is the MOA of cyclophosphamide?
alkalating agent that prevent cell division by cross-linking DNA strans and decreasing DNA synthesis, cell-phase nonspecific
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Indications for cyclophosphamide
basically any maligancy...literally
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what are the common side effects of cyclophosphamide?
there are a bunch....key ones:
| cardiotoxicitiy, fertility impairment, GI distress,secondary malignancies, immunosuppression
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what drug class is pilocarpine?
cholinergic agonist
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what is the MOA of pilocarpine?
agonist impact on muscarinic receptors that stimulate salivary gland secretion
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what are SE/ADRs from pilocarpine?
urinary frequency, sweating, lacrimation
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what are contraindications for pilocarpine?
- sever hepatic impairment Child Plough score >10
- severe asthma
- closed angle gluacoma
- COPD
- Heart disease
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what are the common dx-dx interactions with pillocarpine?
acteylcholinesterases, ase inhibitors, beta blockers
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what are important monitoring for pillocarpine?
IOP
fundiscopic exams
visual fields
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what pregnancy category is pillocarpine?
C
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what is avaliable in alternative form of pillocarpine?
systemic or opthalmic
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what do you need to do in someone with hepatic impairment when taking pillocarpine?
reduce the dose
