8. Immune system and malignant disease

Question 1

Common immune system and malignant diseases (2)

Answer 1

1. Immune system disorders and transplant

2. Malignant disease

Question 2

Common malignant diseases (7)

Answer 2

1. Antibody responsive
2. Carcinoid syndrome
3. Cytotoxic responsive
4. Hormone responsive
5. Immunotherapy responsive
6. Photodynamic therapy responsive
7. Targeted therapy responsive

Question 3

Commonly prescribed drugs for immune system and malignant disease

Answer 3

1. Immunoglobulins
2. Antimetabolite immunosuppressors
3. Calcineurin inhibitors
4. Monoclonal antibodies
5. Purine synthesis inhibitors
6. Interferons
7. Immunomodulatory drugs
8. Alkylating agents
9. Anthracyclines
10. Antimetabolite antineoplastic drugs
11. Cytotoxic antibiotics and related substances
12. Plant alkaloids
13. Platinum compounds
14. Taxanes
15. Vinca alkaloids
16. Other antineoplastic drugs
17. Retinoid and related drugs
18. Uroprotective drugs
19. Vitamins+ trace elements
20. Urate oxidases
21. Antiandrogens
22. Oestrogens
23. Somatostatin analogues
24. Aromatase inhibitors
25. BCG
26. Thalidomide+ related analogues
27. Protease inhibitor
28. Protein kinase inhibitors
29. VEGF inhibitors