Rheuma Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Most serious side effect of allopurinol
A
TEN Systemic vasculitis Bone marrow suppression Granulomatous hepatitis Renal failure
2
Q
IL 1B inhibitor
A
Anakinra
3
Q
Pegylated uricase
A
Pegloticase
Given 8mg IV every 2 weeks
Can dramaically lower serum uric acid in up to 50% of patients
