Immunosuppressants Use Flashcards

1
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Cyclosporine

A

Transplant rejection PPx, psoriasis, RA

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Tacrolimus

A

Transplant rejection PPx

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3
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Sirolimus (Rapamycin)

A

Kidney Transplant rejection PPx.

Synergistic with cyclosporine. Also used in drug-eluting stents.

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4
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Sirolimus mnemonic

A

Kidney “sir-vives”

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5
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Basiliximab

A

Kidney transplant rejection PPx

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6
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Azathioprine

A

Transplant rejection PPx, RA, Crohns, glomerulonephritis, other autoimmune conditions

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Glucocorticoids

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Transplant rejection prophylaxis (immune suppression), many autoimmune disorders, inflammation

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