Immunomodulatory Drugs Flashcards
Cyclosporine MOA
calcineurin inhibition in complex with cyclophilin, inhibition of IL-2 transcription, reduced T cell response
cyclosporine treats
GVHD, organ transplant, RA
cyclosporine side effects
immunosuppression, renal toxicity, tremors, seizures, CYP3A4
tacrolimus (FK506) MOA
calcineurin inhibition in complex with FKBP, inhibit IL-2 transcrip, reduced t cell response
tacrolimus treats
GVHD, organ transplant, RA
tacrolimus side effects
immunosuppression, renal toxicity, tremors/seizures, diabetes, CYP3A4
Sirolimus is also called
rapamycin
sirolimus MOA
mTOR inhibition, inhibit IL-2 Trans, reduced T cell response
sirolimus treats
kidney transplant
sirolimus side effects
renal dysfunction, hyperlipidemia, myelosuppression (when used in combo with cyclosporine), CYP3A4
azathioprine treats
organ transplant and RA
mycophenolate mofetil is a ______
prodrug
mycophenolate mofetil MOA
inhibits inosine monophosphate DH (IMPDH), inhibits proliferations of B and T cells.
mycophenolate mofetil treats
organ transplant
methotrexate treats
RA and cancer chemotherapy
Prednisone MOA
glucocorticoid