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RA PHM 125
Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications
Term | Definition |
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diclofenac side effects | hepatotoxicity |
diclofenac monitoring | requires regular liver function tests |
diclofenac brand name | Cataflam or Arthrotec or Voltaren |
diclofenac gel brand | Voltaren |
etodolac brand name | Lodine |
etodolac dosage | max 1200 mg per day |
etodolac formulation | available in EC tablet |
etodolac auxiliary | do not chew or crush |
ibuprofen contraindicated | oral hypoglycemics |
ibuprofen side effects | highest GI risk and lowest cardiac risk |
indomethacin formulation | IV formula reconstitute just before administration |
nabumetone dosing instructions | should be taken in morning with food |
cox 2 inhibitor | celebrex |
calcium dosing instructions | do not with penicillin and no otc iron |
Evista side effects | causes DVT |
Forteo storage requirement | must be kept in refrigerator |
NSAIDS Mechanism of Action | blocks prostaglandin |
Colchicine Mechanism of Action | blocks neutrophil response |
teriparatide bones | osteoporosis hormone treatment to stimulate bone growth |
Methyl-salicylate otc | Ben-Gay |
Zostrix | Capsasian P |
capsasian P | irritation at sight of application |
gout prophylaxis | allopurinol |
bisphosphonates dosing instructions | sit up right for 30 minutes after dose |
bisphosphonates rare side effects | osteonecrosis |
bisphosphonates common side effect | jaw pain |
osteoarthritis first line of treatment | acetaminophen |
NSAIDS side effects | caused kidney damage |
osteoclast | breaks down bone tissue |
osteoblast | builds bone tissue |
osteoprosis risk factors | small white female, smoking, caffeine |