Emergency, Acute and Rapid Access Ophthalmology by Josephine Duvall-Young

Emergency, Acute and Rapid Access Ophthalmology by Josephine Duvall-Young

Author:Josephine Duvall-Young
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9783319923697
Publisher: Springer International Publishing


5.3.6 Immunosuppression

A number of new therapeutic agents for treating inflammatory conditions have been developed in recent years, and an overview of immunosuppresants is useful.Therapeutic class

Mode of action

Indication

Antimetabolites

Methotrexate

Azathioprine

Mycophenolate

Inhibits DNA synthesis

Alters purine metabolism

Inhibits purine synthesis

Sarcoidosis

JIA

Intermediate uveitis

Alkylating agents

Cyclophosphamide

Chlorambucil

Inhibit lymphocyte proliferation

GPA

PAN

Severe uveitis



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