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lecture 20 - inflammatory bowel disease Flashcards

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What are the 3 key drug classes used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?

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Anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, monoclonal antibodies

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What is the key monoclonal antibody used in IBD treatment?

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Infliximab

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What are the 2 types of anti-inflammatories used to treat IBD?

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Aminosalicylates, glucocorticoids

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What glucocorticoid is most commonly used in treatment of IBD?

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Prednisone

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What cytokine is blocked by infliximab?

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TNF-alpha

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ELM2 - clinical pharmacology (20 decks)

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