Immunosuppressants Use Flashcards
1
Q
Cyclosporine
A
Transplant rejection PPx, psoriasis, RA
2
Q
Tacrolimus
A
Transplant rejection PPx
3
Q
Sirolimus (Rapamycin)
A
Kidney Transplant rejection PPx.
Synergistic with cyclosporine. Also used in drug-eluting stents.
4
Q
Sirolimus mnemonic
A
Kidney “sir-vives”
5
Q
Basiliximab
A
Kidney transplant rejection PPx
6
Q
Azathioprine
A
Transplant rejection PPx, RA, Crohns, glomerulonephritis, other autoimmune conditions
7
Q
Glucocorticoids
A
Transplant rejection prophylaxis (immune suppression), many autoimmune disorders, inflammation