Immunomodulating Drugs Flashcards

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Cyclosporine

MOA

Side Effects

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MOA:

binds to cyclophilin, which inhibits calcineurin from transcribing IL-2

Side Effects:

gingival hyperplasia, nephrotoxicity, HLD, male-pattern hair growth in women

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Cetuximab

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Side Effects

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TNF-a inhibitor that combines with polyethylene glycol

Side Effects: allergic reactions

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Rituximab

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Side Effects

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MOA:

anti CD20 monoclonal antibody that causes lysis of lymphocytes

Side Effects: B symptoms

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Bevacizumab

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Side Effects

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Recombinant VEGF antibody that inhibits formation of new blood vessels

Side effects:

GI bleeding and perforation, pulmonary hemorrhage

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5
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Anti-TNF alpha inhibitor that uses a recombinant receptor

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Etanercept

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6
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Anti-TNF alpha inhibitor that has a mouse variable region

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Infliximab

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7
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Anti-TNF alpha inhibitor that uses human variable regions

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Adalimumab Golimumab

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Trastuzumab

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Side Effects

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Recombinant HER2 receptor that inhibits proliferation of breast cancer

Side Effects:

heart failure, pulmonary toxicity

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