Biologics: other Flashcards
1
Q
natalizumab MOA
A
Anti-alpha-subunit of integrins
2
Q
natalizumab indications
A
CD
3
Q
natalizumab place in therapy
A
Inducing and maintaining remission
Used in pts who fail/don’t tolerate TNF inhibitors
4
Q
natalizumab ADRs
A
Associated with PML
Hypersensitivity reactions
ADAs
5
Q
natalizumab monitoring
A
JC antibody
Neurological events
6
Q
natalizumab pearls
A
Do not use in combination with immunosuppressants, TNF inhibitors
7
Q
vedolizumab MOA
A
Anti-a4b7 integrin antibody
8
Q
vedolizumab indications
A
UC, CD
9
Q
vedolizumab place in therapy
A
Inducing and maintaining remission
Decreasing steroid-dependence
10
Q
vedolizumab ADRs
A
Hypersensitivity reactions
ADAs
11
Q
vedolizumab monitoring
A
TDM possible
Close monitoring of PML