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Flashcards in Monoclonal Antibodies Deck (5)
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1
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Medications

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“-mab”

  • Adalimumab
  • Bevacizumab
  • Certolizumab
  • Golimumab
  • Infliximab
2
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Actions

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  • Reacts as an antibody to human T cells, disabling the T cells and acting as an immune suppressor
  • Antibodies that attach to specific receptors
3
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Contraindications

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  • Allergy
  • Fluid overload and fever
  • Pregnancy/lactation
4
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Adverse effects

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-Most severe is pulmonary edema, fluid retention, flu-like symptoms

5
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Drug-drug

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-Severe immune suppression can occur with the use of other suppressants

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