immunosuppressants Flashcards
1
Q
USES of immunosupressants
A
- transplantation
- prphylactic tx
- acute rejection episodes
- autoimmune disease
- inflammatory disaeses
2
Q
long acting glucocorticoids
A
half-life = 36-54hrs
dexamethasone
betamethasone
3
Q
short acting glucocorticoids
A
half life = 8-12hrs
cortisone
hydrocortisone
4
Q
intermediate-acting glucocorticoids
A
half life = 18-36 hrs
PREDNISONE
prednisolone
methylprednisolone
triamcinolone