Immune suppressants Flashcards
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Immune suppressants
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Immune modulators, T/B cell suppressors, Interleukin receptor antagonist, monoclonal antibodies
often used with corticosteroids
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Immune modulator drug
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fingolimod
3
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T/B cell suppressors
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mycophenolate
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Interleukin receptor antagonist drug
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anakinra
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Monoclonal antibodies
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adalimumab
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How do immune modulators work?
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block release of cytokines
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How do interleukin receptor antgonists work
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block interleukin activity
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How to T/B cell suppressors work?
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block T/B cell antibody production
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How do monoclonal antibodies work?
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Respond to specific receptors based on situation
