immunosuppressants Flashcards

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USES of immunosupressants

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  • transplantation
    • prphylactic tx
    • acute rejection episodes
  • autoimmune disease
  • inflammatory disaeses
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long acting glucocorticoids

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half-life = 36-54hrs

dexamethasone

betamethasone

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short acting glucocorticoids

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half life = 8-12hrs

cortisone

hydrocortisone

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intermediate-acting glucocorticoids

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half life = 18-36 hrs

PREDNISONE

prednisolone

methylprednisolone

triamcinolone

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