7- Therapeutics for joint disease Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 3 systemic options (therapeutics) for osteoarthritis
A
NSAIDS (+paracetomol)- all species
Bisphosphonates - equine
Glycosaminoglycan derivatives
2
Q
What do glycosaminoglycans derivatives do
A
supplement the animal with the normal constituents of cartilage
3
Q
Name the 4 intra-articular options for osteoarthritis
A
Corticosteroids
Glycosaminoglycan derivatives
Synthetic hydrogels
Biological products (stem cells, IRAP,PRP)
4
Q
What is IRAP?
A
interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein/ interleukin reactive protein
Taken from the patients own blood & used to improve inflammatory response
5
Q
What main intra articular options are used for joint sepsis?
A
Antibiotics
(opiods)
6
Q
what are the systemic treatment options for immune mediated disease
A
corticosteroids
immunomodulators
