Immunity Flashcards
What do immune modulators do
modify the action of the immune system
What do immune stimulants do
energize the immune system, assist the immune system to fight specific pathogens or cancer cells
What do immune suppressants do
block the immune system, depress the immune system to prevent transplant rejection or severe tissue damage of autoimmune disease
Examples of immune stimulant drugs
interferons and colony-stimulating factors
Examples of immune suppressants
T and B cell suppressors, monoclonal antibodies
What drug is often used with corticosteroids
immune suppressants
What type of drug is interferon Alfa-2B
interferon
What type of drug is filgrastin
colony stimulating factor
What type of drug is cyclosporine
T/B cell suppressor
What type of drug is Bevacizumab
monoclonal antibodies
