Lymphatic and Immune Pharmacology

Question 1

Antihistamine

Answer 1

Blocks the effects of histamine released by the body during an allergic reaction

Examples: Cetirizine, Zyrtec, Diphenhydramine, Benadryl

Question 2

Corticosteroids

Answer 2

A hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that has very strong anti-inflammatory properties. Particularly useful in treating autoimmune diseases

Examples: Prednisone, Methylprednisone, Solu-Medrol

Question 3

Immunosuppressants

Answer 3

Blocks certain actions of the immune system. Required to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ

Examples: Mycophenolate Mofetil, Cell-Cept, Cyclosporine, Neoral

Question 4

Protease Inhibitor Drugs

Answer 4

Inhibits protease, an enzyme viruses need to reproduce

Examples: Indinavir, Crixivan, Saquinavir, Fortovase

Question 5

Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor Drugs

Answer 5

Inhibits reverse transcriptase, an enzyme needed by viruses to reproduce

Examples: Lamivudine, Epivir, Zidovudine, Retrovir