With so many new biologics coming out these days, who can keep track of them all? Stay up to date with the mechanism of action, indications, side effects, and dosing of rheumatologic medications. Whether you are starting your rheumatology fellowship, finishing training, or are already an attending in practice, this will be a useful book throughout your career. Last updated in MARCH 2023 with newly-approved medications and research studies. Latest Book Updates Tremfya and Skyrizi approved for psoriatic arthritisSaphnelo and voclosporin approved for lupus and lupus nephritisActemra and Ofev approved for ILD associated with scleroderma in 2021Xeljanz approved for ankylosing spondylitis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis in 2022Rinvoq approved for psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and atopic dermatitis in 2022Olumiant approved for alopecia areata and cytokine storm with severe SARS-CoV-2 infectionDeucravacitinib (Sotyktu): novel TYK2 inhibitorFilgotinib and Brepocitinib: JAK inhibitors pending approvalOlokizumab: new IL-6 inhibitor in developmentGeneric biosimilars for Humira are now available in 2023 Useful in Multiple Settings Rheumatology Board Preparation Review mechanism of action, major side effects, and drug interactions that will be tested on the boards. Clinical Practice Refresh your memory on infusion and medication dosing, stay-up-to date on new medications and research studies available over time. Patient Counseling Discuss frequency of lab monitoring, safety of medications during pregnancy, and other advice with patients. Comprehensive Review of Mechanism of Action, Side Effects, and Other Details DMARDs and Immunomodulatory Agents Methotrexate, Leflunomide, Sulfasalazine, Hydroxychloroquine, Azathioprine, Mycophenolate mofetil, Otezla, Cyclophosphamide, Cyclosporine, Voclosporin, IVIG, Plasmapheresis, and more. Biologics and JAK Inhibitors Humira, Enbrel, Remicade, Simponi, Cimzia, Rituximab, Orencia, Actemra, Kevzara, Stelara, Cosentyx, Taltz, Tremfya, Skyrizi, Benlysta, Saphnelo, Xeljanz, Rinvoq, Olumiant, Ofev, Kineret, Ilaris, Nucala, and more. Gout, Steroids, and Osteoporosis Medications Allopurinol, Colchicine, Febuxostat, Probenecid, Krystexxa, Fosamax, Reclast, Prolia, Forteo, Tymlos, Evenity, Prednisone, Solumedrol, Acthar gel, NSAIDs, and more. About the Author Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR is a rheumatologist practicing the art of medicine in her beloved hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. With roots in the field of Kinesiology, she had an interest in patients' mobility, which evolved into a passion for arthritis and autoimmune diseases. As a medical honoree of the Arthritis Foundation, she is involved with patient advocacy and raising awareness about arthritis. She loves creative writing and is a blog writer for arthritis websites.
✔ Author(s): Donica Liu Baker
✔ Title: Rheumatology Drug Review: For Boards and Clinical Practice
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (45 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1660800617
✔ ISBN-13: 9781660800612
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
