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Immune System Matching - Exam #5
Immune System Drug Mechanisms
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 2
04/26/2015

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Abciximab (Reopro)
Definition
blocks IIb/IIIa (fibrinogen) receptor to ↓ platelet action
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Infliximab (Remicade)
Definition
anti-TNFalpha used to treat some chronic inflammatory conditions
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Dacliximab (Zenapax)
Definition
IL2 receptor blocker to ↓ T-cell action in transplant rejection
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Tacrolimus (Prograf)
Definition
blocks cytokine production by T-cells to help prevent organ transplant rejection
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Pegademase (Adagen)
Definition
adenosine deaminase replacement to promote T-cell development
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Ampligen (Oragen)
Definition
stimulate activity of RNase-L which destroys viral RNA
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Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
Definition
blocks HER2 (EGF) receptors which are overexpressed in 25-30% of breast cancers
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Alfa-Interferon
Definition
↑ immune system activity against some cancers
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