Exam 37: Immunomodulating Agents

Drugs that block the interleukin-2 receptor (e.g.,basiliximab [Simulect],daclizumab [Zenapax])and prevent interleukin-2 from activating T lymphocytes can be especially helpful in

Drugs are used to suppress the immune system

Cyclosporine and tacrolimus suppress immune function by inhibiting the ______ protein in lymphoid tissues which results in decreased production of _____.

All of the following drugs can be used to suppress the immune system EXCEPT

Glucocorticoids such as prednisone are often used to suppress immune function following organ transplant,but long-term use of these drugs can also cause

Cyclosporine,an immunosuppressant that is commonly used to prevent organ rejection,is often modified into microemulsion capsules so that

Sirolimus,a relatively new immunosuppressant,is especially helpful following kidney transplants because