Prednisone (Glucocorticoids)
- Glucocorticoid
- Inflammatory Conditions
- Organ Transplant Rejection
- Cataracts and Glaucoma
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Osteoporosis
- Immunosuppression
- Hyperglycemia
- Ulcers
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Taper Gradually
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) Overview
- Immunosuppressant
- Inhibits Calcineurin, Decreasing IL-2
- Prevent Transplant Rejection
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Monitor Plasma Levels
- Avoid Grapefruit Juice
- Increased Risk of Lymphoma
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) Side Effects
- Nephrotoxicity
- Hepatotoxicity
- Infection
- Hypertension
- Hirsutism
- Tremor
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypomagnesemia
- Gingival Hyperplasia
Methotrexate
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Cancer
- Medical Abortion
- Folic Acid Analog
- Inhibits Dihydrofolate Reductase
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Myelosuppression is Treated with Leucovorin Rescue (Folinic Acid)
- Macrocytic Anemia
- Hepatitis
- Teratogenic
- Mucositis
Tacrolimus (Prograf) Overview
- Immunosuppressant
- Inhibits Calcineurin, Decreasing IL-2
- Transplant Rejection
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Increased Lymphoma Risk
- Avoid Grapefruit Juice
Tacrolimus (Prograf) Side Effects
- Nephrotoxicity
- Neurotoxicity
- GI Distress
- Infection
- Hypertension
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperglycemia
Silver Sulfadiazine (Silvadene) and Mafenide Acetate (Sulfamylon)
- Topical Antimicrobial
- Burns
- Open Wound Care
- Mafenide
- Pain
- Acidosis
- Administer Analgesic Prior to Wound Care