Long-Term Control Medications in Asthma and COPD - Biologics Flashcards
omalizumab brand name
Xolair
omalizumab dosage forms
- prefilled syringe
- vial reconstitution
omalizumab dosing ages
≥ 6-11 and adults
what mechanism does omalizumab use?
Anti-IgE
inhibit IgE binding to receptors on mast cells and basophils, inhibit mediator release and attenuation of early- and late-phase allergic response
mepolizumab brand name
Nucala
mepolizumab dosage forms
- auto-injector
- vial for reconstitution
mepolizumab dosing ages
≥ 6-11 and adults
reslizumab brand name
Cinqair
reslizumab doseage forms
vial soultion
reslizumab dosing ages
adults
benralizumab brand name
Fasenra
benralizumab dosage form
- auto-injectior
- prefilled syringe
benralizumab dosing ages
adults
mepolizumab, reslizumab, and benralizumab are all ___.
anti-IL5
blocks binding of IL-5 to the alpha chain of the IL-5 receptor complex, which results in reduced production and survival of eosinophils
depilumab brand name
Dupixent