Immunology: Immune Therapies Flashcards
Boosting immune response:
Outline the broad classification of Immune Modulation therapies
Boosting immune response:
Outline the features of Human Normal Immunoglobulin therapy
Boosting immune response:
Outline the features of Specific Immunoglobulin
Boosting immune response:
Outline the features of Recombinant Cytokines
Boosting immune response:
Outline the features of Blocking immune checkpoints
Immunosuppressive therapies:
Outline the features of injection site reactions
Immunosuppressive therapies:
Outline the features of infusion reactions
Immunosuppressive therapies:
Outline the types of immunosuppressive therapies (visually)
Immunosuppressive therapies:
Outline the process of Allergen Desensitization
Immunosuppressant Drugs:
What are the main types of immunosuppressant drugs?
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Corticosteriods:
- Prednisolone
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Antiproliferative Agents: “CAMM”
- Cyclophosphamide
- Azathioprine
- Myclophosphamide
- Methotrexate
- Plasmapheresis
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Inhibitors of cell signalling: “TTACS”
- Tacrolimus
- Tofacinib
- Apremilast
- Cyclosporin
- Sirolimus
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Agents directed at cell surface antigens: “ADAMANT BER”
- Abatacept
- Daclizumab
- Anti thymocyte
- Muromonab CD3
- Alemtuzumab
- Natalizumab
- Tocilizumab
- Basiliximab
- Efalizumab
- Rituximab
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Agents directed at cytokines “GAUDIES C”:
- Golimumab
- Adalimumab
- Ustekinumab
- Denosumab
- Infliximab
- Etanercept
- Secukinumab
- Certolizumab
Immunosuppressant Drugs:
What is the mode of action for Prednisolone?
Immunosuppressant Drugs:
What are the indications for Prednisolone?
Immunosuppressant Drugs:
What are the side effects of Prednisolone?
Essentially Cushing’s Symptoms
Immunosuppressant Drugs:
What is the mode of action for Cyclophosphamide?
Immunosuppressant Drugs:
What are the indications for Cyclophosphamide?
Immunosuppressant Drugs:
What are the side effects of Cyclophosphamide?
Immunosuppressant Drugs:
What is the mode of action for Mycophenolate Mofetil?
Immunosuppressant Drugs:
What are the indication for Mycophenolate Mofetil?