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RA PHM 125
Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |