Monoclonal Antibodies

Question 1

Medications

Answer 1

“-mab”

• Adalimumab
• Bevacizumab
• Certolizumab
• Golimumab
• Infliximab

Question 2

Actions

Answer 2

• Reacts as an antibody to human T cells, disabling the T cells and acting as an immune suppressor
• Antibodies that attach to specific receptors

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

• Allergy
• Fluid overload and fever
• Pregnancy/lactation

Question 4

Adverse effects

Answer 4

-Most severe is pulmonary edema, fluid retention, flu-like symptoms

Question 5

Drug-drug

Answer 5

-Severe immune suppression can occur with the use of other suppressants