Adverse Effects and Treatment Benefits of Methotrexate and Cyclosporine

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Which of the following should be avoided in patients with advanced or decompensated heart failure?

Budesonide in IBD treatment

Immunomodulators

Aminosalicylates formulations

Corticosteroids preparations (correct)

Why should corticosteroids be avoided in patients with advanced or decompensated heart failure?

To avoid exacerbation of heart failure (correct)

To improve kidney function

To prevent allergic reactions

To prevent blood clot formation

Which medication can potentially worsen heart failure in patients with pre-existing heart conditions?

Aminosalicylates formulations

Budesonide in IBD treatment

Immunomodulators

Corticosteroids preparations (correct)

What is a potential adverse effect of corticosteroids in patients with heart failure?

Exacerbation of heart failure Signup and view all the answers

Among the listed medications, which one specifically poses a risk for patients with heart failure due to its potential exacerbation effect?

Corticosteroids preparations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adverse effects is associated with long-term methotrexate use?

Pulmonary fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

For which condition does cyclosporine have a short-term benefit in treatment according to the text?

Inflammatory bowel disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using cyclosporine in patients with acute, severe UC as per the text?

To avoid colectomy Signup and view all the answers

In which type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) does cyclosporine have little efficacy according to the text?

Crohn's disease (CD) Signup and view all the answers

What serious adverse effect can result from long-term use of corticosteroids according to the text?

Osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

What type of patients are generally considered for treatment options other than ASA therapy or corticosteroids?

Patients who fail ASA therapy or are refractory to corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

Why might a patient be considered refractory to corticosteroids?

They have developed a dependency on corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following patients would be most likely to be considered for immunomodulator therapy?

A patient refractory to corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario would a healthcare provider consider using Budesonide in the treatment of IBD?

For patients who fail ASA therapy or are refractory to corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect associated with prolonged use of corticosteroids?

Osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

Adverse Effects and Treatment Benefits of Methotrexate and Cyclosporine

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