Immunosuppresive Drugs Flashcards
Dr. Zheng
Name 2 Cytotoxic drugs
- Azatioprine
2. Mycophenolate Mofetil
Azathioprine and Mycophenolate Mofetil are both _____ Drugs
Cytotoxic
The cytotoxic drug, Mycophenolate Mofetil inhibits _____, which B and T-cells depend on for De Novo Purine synthesis since they can’t Salvage
IMP Dehydrogenase
In regards to immunosuppresive drugs, To delay the use of Nephrotoxic Calcineurin inhibitors, _____ Therapy employs depleting agents and imune modulators.
Induction
Sirolimus and Everolimus are both _____ Inhibitors
mTOR
Name 3 Biologics (Antibodies) for Immunosuppresion
- Antithymocyte Globulin
- Muromonab-CD3
- Daclizumab Antibody
Name 2 Calcineurin inhibitors
- Cyclosporine
2. Tacrolimus
Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus are both _____ Inhibitors
Calcineurin
Calcineurin dephosphorylates _____, which is a transcription factor that promotes IL-2 release
NFAT
Antithymocyte Globulin, Muromonab-CD3, and Daclizumab are all known as ______ (_____)
Biologics (Antibodies)
For Immunosuppressive Maintenance therapy, a typical combination includes a ______ inhibitor, ______, and a _____ Mofetil
Calcineurin, Glucocorticoids, Mycophenolate
Name 2 mTOR inhibitors
- Sirolimus
2. Everolimus
The Cytotoxic Drug, Azathioprine, creates _____ which inhibits DNA synthesis and disrupts Hematopoeisis
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