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| What is an Immunosuppressant? |
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| Acts to decrease the activation or efficiency of the immune system. |
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| Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug. Used primarily to treat rheumatoid arthritis, use to slow the disease process. |
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| Lab values to monitor with Immunosuppressant use |
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| Liver Function, CBC with diff, blood glucose, A1c |
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| Lab values to monitor with DMARD use |
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| Liver Function, Kidney Function, Bilirubin, CBC with diff |
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| Common side effects of Immunosuppressants |
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| HA, N&V, hepatotoxicity,increased blood glucose, impaired renal function |
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| Common side effects of DMARDs |
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| N&V abdominal pain, hepatotoxicity, diarrhea |
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