Week 6 - Immunosuppressant Drugs & Immunomodulation Flashcards

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When are Immunosuppressants used?

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when there is an overactive reactivity to inappropriate targets - suppressing self defence mechanisms

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What conditions are immunosuppressants usually used in?

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Autoimmune & Inflammatory Diseases:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s Disease
- SLE
Organ Transplantation & Acute rejection

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What are the features of Acute Inflammation?

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