Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs for hypersensitivity 1
A
corticorticosteroids anti-histamine theophyline epinephrine cromolyn sodium omalizumab
2
Q
cromolyn sodium
A
Stabilizes membranes prevents degranulation before antigen exposure
3
Q
corticosteroids
A
Immunosuppressive
inhibit inflammatory cell activity
4
Q
anti-histamine
A
Block histamine binding to cellular receptors to H1 and H2
5
Q
theophyline
A
Inhibit phosphodiesterase-maintain cAMP levels
Inhibit mast cell degranulation
6
Q
omalizumab
A
Binds free IgE and sIgE receptors on B cells
7
Q
Belatacept soluble CTLA4-Ig
A
a fusion protein that blocks B7-CD28 costimulation
8
Q
Monoclonal antibodies used for cancer
A
OBAIR: Omalizumab Bevacizumab Adalimumab Inliximab Rituximab
9
Q
Bevacizumab
A
blocks angiogenesis - therapy for cancer
10
Q
Adalimumab
Inliximab
A
anti TNF alpha
11
Q
Rituximab
A
against CD-20 (treatment for leukemia)
