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Is a monoclonal antibody that is a fusion against tumor necrosis factor- alpha. Given IV to patients with Crohn’s disease to mop up TNF-alpha. In most cases it is given with immunosuppressive therapy i.e with mercaptopurin).
Which drug is this? |
Infliximab |
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is a fusion protein containing the ligand binding portion of TNF# receptor linked to the Fc portion of human IgG1. It binds TNF-# and prevents it from interacting with its receptor. Side effects similar to infliximab, but does not require concomitant immunosuppressive therapy.
Which drug is this? |
Enteracept |
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Is a humanized mAb to TNF-alpha.
Which drug? |
Adalimumab |
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It works by inhibiting certain immune cell molecules — integrins — from binding to cells in the intestinal lining.
Which drug? |
Natalizumab |
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What are the components of 5-aminosalicylic acid derivatives? How does each work?
Which drug has less SE than sulfasalazine?
What drug is an immune suppressant antimetabolite? |
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What are the three drug treatments for portal systemic encephalopathy (consequence of liver failure => increased blood ammonia)?
Which drug is a semisynthetic disaccharide metabolized by enteric bacteria to organic acids?
What type of drug is it therefore? What does acidification of the stool do? |
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What is an anticholinergic prophylactic only for motion sickness arising from short or long term exposure to severe motion?
What is the mechanism of action? Any side effects? |
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What older histamines can you use for motion sickness? |
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