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SSRI - treated in the MS case for depression
Inhibits seriotonin from reuptake
Also known as ZOLOFT |
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removal of plasma by spinning blood down or by using a membrane. This is used to rapidly remove circulating antigens, immune complexes, pathologic antibodies and circulating cytokines.
Used in Guillain Barre $$$ |
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| Intravenous immune globulin |
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Given in the Guillain Barre case.
Infusions of IgG that modulate Fc receptor function (binds to antibodies that are attached), suppression of antibody synthesis, direct inhibition of cytokines by naturally occurring anticytokine antibodies, and inhibition of complement binding and activation$$$ |
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| relief of heartburn and indigestion; competitive inhibition of histamine at H2 receptors of the gastric parietal cells resulting in reduced gastric secretion, gastric volume and hydrogen ion concentration |
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| treatment of constipation; psyllium is a soluble fiber that absorbs water in the intestine to form a viscous liquid which promotes peristalsis and reduces transit time |
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| suppository; treatment of constipation and colonic eacuation; stimulates peristalsis by directly irritating the smooth muscle of the intestin and alters water and electrolyte secretion |
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prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic disorders ( an anticoagulant) -- used in guillain barre when giving IVIg
enhances action of antithrombin III and thereby inactivates thrombin, which prevents the conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin |
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