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Ziconotide

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indicated for intrathecal admin for severe chronic pain

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Ziconotide MOA

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N-type calcium channel blocker in primary nociceptors in the dorsal horn

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Ziconotide Warnings

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neuropyschosis

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Ziconotide ADR

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dizziness, ataxia, somnolence, nausea

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intrathecal baclofen

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severe spasticity

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Intrathecal Baclofen ADR

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hypotonia, somnolence, dizziness,

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Topical analgesics

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methyl salicylate, Trolamaine salicylate

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Counter irritants

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menthol, camphor, capsaicin

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Counter irritants ADR

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creates irritation/inflammation locally to relieve inflammation in underlying or adjacent tissues and local anesthetic action

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Menthol indications

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orally for GI complaints and topically for pain, inflammation

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Menthol ADR

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oral: heartburn, NV. Topical: dermatitis, irritation

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Camphor

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topical anti-tussive, analgesic

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Camphor toxicity

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NV, burning of mouth, and throat. can lead to seizure and respiratory depression

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Capsaicin MOA

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TRPV 1 channel agonist. enhances TRPV1 stimulation and relieves pain when these receptors are desensitized.

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Capsaicin indications

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post herpetic neuralgia

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Capsaicin ADR

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oral- GI discomfort, sweating, flushing, anitcoag

Topical- burning, stinging, erythema

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Iontophoresis

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ion current to deliver charged drugs through the skin

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Gout

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allopurinol, colchicine, febuxostat, probenacid, Rasburicase, pegloticase

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Allopurinol MOA

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Xanthine oxidase inhibitor and purine analog. Reduces production of uric acid

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Allopurinol indications

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Chronic treatment of rimary or secondary gout, tumor lysis syndrome in chemo patients, hyperuricemia with recurrent calcium oxalate stones

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Allopurinol Drug interactions

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Azothioprine, warfarin, increases theophylline

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Allopurinol ADR

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rash, ND, increased LFT, acute gout attack

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Probenacid

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chronic treatment for hyperuricemia associated with gout and boosts PSN levels

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Probenacid MOA

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blocks renal tubular reabsorption of urate

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Probenacid ADR
HA, nausea, worsening gout flares, dizziness, uric acid, kidney stones, blood dyscrasias
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Febuxostat
chronic treatment for gout
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Febuxostat MOA
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
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Febuxostat ADR
higher CV events and hepatic failure
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Lesinurad
use with an XOI when target uric acid levels are not acheived
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Lesinurad MOA
blocks uric acid resborption
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Lesinurad interactions
metabolized at CYP2C9- amlodipine, soldenafil
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Lesinurad ADR
increased SCr, renal failure, kidney stones, HA, flu, GERD
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Colchicine
prophylaxis and treatment of gout flare and familial mediterranean fever
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Colchicine MOA
inhibits microtubule formation in bone cells and prevents neutrophil activation
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Colchicine warnings
blood dyscrasias, neuromuscular toxicity, rhabdo, contraindicated with strong 3A4 inhibitors
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Colchicine ADR
DIARRHEA, throat pain
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Pegloticase
refractory chronic gout
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Pegloticase MOA
PEGylated uricase enzyme catalyzies oxidation of uric acid to allantoin
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Pegloticase ADR
gout flare, infusion reaction, nausea, ecchymosis, nasopharyngitis, constipation, chest pain, vomiting, CHF exacerbation
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Rasburicase
hyperuricemia due to tumor lysis syndrome
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Rasburicase MOA
urate-oxidase, catalyzes oxidation of uric acid to allantoin
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Rasburicase ADR
anaphylaxis, hemolysis, methemoglobinemia
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Systemic Corticosteroids
prednisone, methylprednisone, prednisolone
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Systemic corticosteroid MOA
inhibit cytokine production, adhesion, protein activation, inflammatory cell migration, and activation (anti-inflammatory)
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Systemic Corticosteroids short term ADR
hyperglycemia, increased appetite, fluid retention, wt gain, mood alteration, HTN, peptic ulcer
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Systemic Corticosteroids Long term ADR
adrenal axis suppression
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Systemic corticosteroid indications
Rheumatoid arthritis
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DMARDS (disease modifying rheumatic drugs)
Methotrexate, leflunomide, hydroxychloroquine, Sulfasalazine, Minocycline
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DMARDs biologics
humira, enbrel, Remicade, Cimzia, Simponia, orencia, Rituxan, Actemra, Stelara
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Methotrexate MOA
folate analog, relieves inflammation, swelling and pain
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Methotrexate
rheumatoid arthritis. psoriasis, some cancers
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Methotrexate contraindications
pregnancy and lactation, liver disease, alcoholism, blood dyscrasias
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Methotrexate ADR
NV, hair loss, rash, abnormal liver enzymes, fatigue, mouth sores, diarrhea, low blood counts
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Leflunomide MOA
pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor
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Leflunomide
reduces signs and symptoms, inhibit structural damage in RA
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Leflunomide contraindications
pregnancy
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Leflunomide warnings
hepatotoxicity
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Leflunomide ADR
Diarrgea, N, stomach pain, indigestion, rash, hair loss, cough, SOB, lung injury
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Hydroxychloroquine
antimalarial, RA, discoid and systemic lupus
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Hydroxychloroquine contraindications
retinal or visual field changes, long term use in kids
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Hydroxychloroquine ADR
bulls eye maculopathy, nausea, diarrhea, skin and hair changes
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sulfasalazine
ulcerative colitis, RA, ankylosing spondilitis. psoriatic arthritis
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Sulfasalazine MOA
anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory
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Sulfasalazine ADR
Nausea, abd discomfort, photosensitivity
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Minocycline
mild RA
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Minocycline ADR
dizziness, rash, photosensitivity
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Anti-TNF drugs MOA
genetically engineered proteins that block proinflammatory cytokines
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Anti-TNF indications
used when DMARDs fail in RA, psoriatic arthritis, peds crohns and UC, anylosing spondylitis and psoriasis
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Anti-TNF contraindications
infection, HF, MS, cancer
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Anti-TNF ADR
infection, injection site reactions (local rash, burning, itching), infusion reaction (headache and abdominal pain)
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Anti-TNF
Humira, Enbrel, remicade, cimzia, Simponi
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Abatacept (Orencia)
second line for RA, juvenile arthritis after MTX and biologics
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Orencia MOA
selective T cell costimulation modulator. prevents T cell activation
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Orencia contraindications
Concomitant use with other biologics
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Orencia ADR
HA, URI, nasopharyngitis, nausea
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Ritixumab (Rituxan) MOA
chemo drug- targets and removes abnormal B cells decreasing autoimmune response
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Rituxan
Non-hogdkins lymphoma, Chronic lymphocytic Leukemia, Second line RA, wegeners granulomatosis, Microscopic polyangitis
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Rituxan Warnings
tumor lysis syndrome, SJS, TEN, Hep b reactivation, cardiac arrhythmias, renal toxicity, bowel obstruction
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Rituxan ADR
infusion reaction, hypotension
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Tocilizumab (Actemra)
RA, JA
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Actemra MOA
IL-6 receptor agonist- binds and inhibits signaling
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Actemra warnings
serious infections, GI perforation, neutropenia, live vaccines
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Actemra ADR
HA, HTN, increased cholesterol, increased ALT, URI
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Stelara
psoriasis, psoriatic Arthritis
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Stelara MOA
selectively targets IL-12 and IL-23
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Stelara ADR
nasopharyngitis, URI, HA, fatigue, arthralgia, nausea
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Calcium
Osteoporosis
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Difference in Ca carbonate and Ca citrate
Citrate absorbs better, Carbonate must take with food.
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Biphosphonates
Alendronate, Risedronate, Ibandronate, Zoledronic acid
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Biphosphonates MOA
block osteoclasts activity
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Biphosphonates warning
GI side effects, infusion reactions, osteonecrosis of the jaw, arrhythmias, bone quality, Uveitus/scleritis, esophagitis, not for women of child bearing age
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Alendronate ADR
dyspepsia, abd pain, acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, musculoskeletal pain, nausea
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Zolendronate indications
osteoporosis (Reclast), hypercalcemia of malignancy, multiple myeloma (Zometa)
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Raloxifene (Evista)
increases BMD without breast Cancer or endometrial hyperplasia
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Raloxifene ADR
increased risk of DVT
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Teriparatide (Forteo)
synthetic PTH that builds bone by stimulating osteoblast activity
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Teriparatide warnings
osteosarcoma
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Teriparatide contraindications
Pagets disease, preg/nursing, peds, prior radiation therapy, bone mets, skeletal malignancies, hypercalcemia
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Teriparatide ADR
hypercalcemia, HA, myalgia, arthralgia
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Denosumab MOA
monoclonal antibody that blocks RANK ligand which stimulates osteoclasts
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Denosumab indications
postmenopausal women with osteoporosis (Prolia) unresectable giant cell tumor, increase bone mass in high risk for fracture (Xgeva)
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Denosumab ADR
cellulitis, eczema, flatulence, fatigue, asthenia, hypophosphatemia, nausea, dyspnea, arthralgia, HA
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AACE guidelines first line for osteoporosis
alendronate, risedronate, zoledronic acid or denosumab

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