Immunosuppression- Rheumatoid Arthritis and Transplants Flashcards
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BIOLOGICS? Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept
Adalimumab
Infliximab
TRADITIONAL
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Hydroxychloroquine
Sulfasalazine
Minocycline (a tetracycline)
Azathioprine/ Mercaptopurine
Has two receptors which target and bind to TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) and neutralizes it
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Treats
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Has two receptors which target and bind to TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) and neutralizes it
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
NURSING CONSIDERATION:
Monitor the site for redness, pain and swelling after administration
Report if doesn’t improve after a few days
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Serious Infections (this drug suppresses the immune system
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
NURSING CONSIDERATION:
Monitor the site for redness, pain and swelling after administration
Report if doesn’t improve after a few days
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
Serious Infections (this drug suppresses the immune system
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
Higher risk for TB!
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Higher risk for Fungal infections, Atypical bacteria (such as TB!)
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
Higher risk for TB!
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
Risk for
Legionella pneumophila, Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
RISK FOR SERIOUS INFECTIONS
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
RISK FOR SERIOUS INFECTIONS◦Mostly seen when combined with other suppressing drugs
Etanercept + Steroids, or Etanercept+ Methotrexate
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
Higher risk for infection with TB, HBV, bacterial, fungal, viral,
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
Nursing should assess patient for infection prior to giving medication (CBC as well)
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
No live vaccines (just like no live vaccines with steroids!)
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
One of the requirements when using this medication is to check for latent TB and HBV
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
MALIGNANCIES◦We have seen lymphomas and other malignancies develop during use of this medication
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
NURSING CONSIDERATIONS:◦Assess for s/s of malignancy (splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, night sweats, weight loss, persistent fever)
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
Periodic monitoring
◦Heart (Heart Failure)
◦Liver (Hepatotoxicity)
◦CBC (pancytopenia)
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
Don’t forget the infection risk
◦Watch out with additive effects of immunosuppressant’s
◦No LIVE vaccines
◦Baseline screening for TB and HBV
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS
Do NOT give in malignancies!
Etanercept Tacrolimus Methotrexate Cyclosporine Infliximab Sulfasalazine Hydroxychloroquine Azathioprine/ Mercaptupurine Mycophenolate Cyclosporine Minocycline ( a tetracycline) Adalimumab
Etanercept-BIOLOGICS
Adalimumab- BIOLOGICS
Infliximab- BIOLOGICS