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two groups of drugs classified as immunomodulators.
interleukin 1 and tumor narcosis factor
may be used to treat RA when other methods of treatment fails
antimalarials
are usually used in combination with nsaids in patients whose arthritis is not under control
antimalarials
----- is an inflammatory condition that attacks joints, tendons and other tissues. it may be called------
gout and gouty arthritis
The first drug used to treat gout was
colchicine
first marketed in 1963
allopurinol
was FDA approved in 2009 for the treatment of hyperuricemia associated with gout
febuxostat
Increase the rate of uric acid excretion by inhibiting its reabsorption.
uricosurics
it blocks the reabsorption of uric acid and promotes its excretion
probenecid
Study Notes
Immunomodulators in RA Treatment
- Two groups of drugs, classified as immunomodulators, may be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when other methods of treatment fail
- These drugs are usually used in combination with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients whose arthritis is not under control
RA and Gout
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory condition that attacks joints, tendons, and other tissues
- Gout may also be referred to as an inflammatory condition that attacks joints, tendons, and other tissues
Uric Acid Excretion and Gout Treatment
- The first drug used to treat gout was first marketed in 1963 and was FDA approved in 2009 for the treatment of hyperuricemia associated with gout
- This drug increases the rate of uric acid excretion by inhibiting its reabsorption
- It blocks the reabsorption of uric acid and promotes its excretion
Test your knowledge on two groups of drugs classified as immunomodulators in this quiz. Identify and differentiate between these important categories of medications.
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