Week 6 - Immunosuppressant Drugs & Immunomodulation Flashcards
1
Q
When are Immunosuppressants used?
A
when there is an overactive reactivity to inappropriate targets - suppressing self defence mechanisms
2
Q
What conditions are immunosuppressants usually used in?
A
Autoimmune & Inflammatory Diseases:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s Disease
- SLE
Organ Transplantation & Acute rejection
3
Q
What are the features of Acute Inflammation?
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