MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

PSORIASIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which drug mentioned below is related to activating psoriasis
A
Hydroxychloroquine
B
MATERIAL
C
Anti allergic
D
anti hypertensive
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Psoriasis is one of the possible side effects of taking beta-blockers. Beta-blockers have strong links to causing plaque psoriasis, which is the most common type of psoriasis. Oral beta-blockers may also lead to erythrodermic psoriasis and palmoplantar pustular psoriasis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Options include apremilast (Otezla), etanercept (Enbrel), infliximab (Remicade), adalimumab (Humira), ustekinumab (Stelara), secukinumab (Cosentyx), ixekizumab (Taltz), guselkumab (Tremfya), tildrakizumab (Ilumya) and certolizumab (Cimzia).

Detailed explanation-3: -Adalimumab (Humira), a TNF-alpha-blocking antibody. Adalimumab-adbm (Cyltezo), a biosimilar to Humira. Brodalumab (Siliq), a human antibody against interleukins. Certolizumab pegol (Cimzia), a TNF-alpha blocker. More items •10-Jan-2023

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