mepolizumab/benralizumab Flashcards

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main indication

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add on in uncontrolled moderate/severe eosinophilic asthma

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mechanism of action

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block the effects of IL-5 - main cytokine involved in activation of eosinophils

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administration

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injection every 4/8 weeks ( expensive )

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