IMMUNOSTIMULANTS Q. 1 Relative to filgrastim (G-CSF), sargramostim (GM-CSF) A Has greater oral bioavailability B Is more likely to cause thrombocytopenia C Is more likely to elicit an allergic reaction D Stimulates production of a wider variety of hematopoietic stem cells Q. 1 Relative to filgrastim (G-CSF), sargramostim (GM-CSF) A Has greater oral bioavailability B […]
IMMUNOSTIMULANTS IMMUNOSTIMULANTS Introduction: Immunostimulants/immunostimulators are substances (drugs & nutrients) stimulating immune system by inducing activation or increasing activity of any of its components. Drugs included: 1. Levamisole: Uses: For treatment of colorectal carcinoma after surgery – In combination with 5-FU. Also for pediculosis treatment. As an antihelminthic drug via stimulation of ganglionic nicotinic receptors. Major
