Antimetabolites (azathioprine, mycophenolate) US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Antimetabolites (azathioprine, mycophenolate) Flashcard Deck - 8 Cards
Flashcard 1: What enzyme is blocked by the immunosuppressant mycophenolate mofetil?_____
Answer: IMP dehydrogenase
Flashcard 2: Azathioprine/6-MP use can result in increased risk for _____ due to immunosuppression
Answer: infection
Flashcard 3: Azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine are metabolized by _____ (enzyme)
Answer: xanthine oxidase
Flashcard 4: Which phase of the cell cycle does azathioprine act at?_____
Answer: S phase
Flashcard 5: Which enzyme is inhibited by azathioprine/6-mercaptopurine?_____
Answer: PRPP amidotransferase
Flashcard 6: Mycophenolate mofetil is used prophylactically to reduce _____
Answer: transplant rejection
Flashcard 7: Which chemotherapeutic drug is associated with pancreatitis?_____
Answer: Azathioprine/6-MP
Flashcard 8: Azathioprine/6-MP have an _____ effect, hence why they are useful in the treatment of graft rejection, SLE, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, etc.
Answer: immunosuppressive
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