Question 1

what is alemtuzumab for? does it treat ms?

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Yes.: Alemtuzumab is a monoclonal antibody directed against a marker on some lymphocytes. It has proven activity against some stages of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (and related diseases) and also on some stages of multiple sclerosis.  Alemtuzumab is the generic name. The formulation for MS has the trade name Lemtrada; the one for CLL has the trade name Campath (alemtuzumab).

Question 2

hello.what is the mechanism of  alemtuzumab?!

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Antibody: Alemtuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that is directed against a specific b- lymphocyte ( a type of white blood cells) receptor called cd-52 and used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia . All patients receiving this drug should get prophylactic antivirals and antibiotics.

Question 3

what is the molecular structure of alemtuzumab? how does it work?

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Monoclonal antibody: Campath (alemtuzumab) -1H

it is a monoclonal antibody ( immunoglobulin structure)
a large protein that binds to CD 52 , a surface receptor on mature lymphocytes.

The CD 52 bearing lymphocytes will be targeted for destruction
 
This makes it a drug useful to treat CLL ,(chronic lymphocytic leukemia )
Was withdraw from the markets in 2012 to prepare for a launch of a more expensive drug to treat MS

Question 4

what are side effects of campath, (alemtuzumab) and what premedication is appropriate?

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Campath (alemtuzumab): Is antibody used by injection to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Causes pneumonia, rash, GI upset, low blood counts.

Question 5

do you know if alemtuzumab could be used to cure multiple sclerosis?

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Not a cure: But clearly one of the most potent meds ever developed for MS.  Yet could be risky, even life threatening.  However, in my research group, most of pts have been disease free for yrs, and take no current meds.  Although not a cure, certainly a valuable therapeutic intervention.

Question 6

am i dying?

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Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

Question 7

am i dying?

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We all are: A 3-word question with no details... well, life is short on Earth, regardless of whether a person lives 3 days, 3000 days, or 30,000 days. It is not length of one's life that matters, but the quality of the life lived. The goal is not to live a long life, but to live a good life. Even if a person makes it all the way to age 82, that's only 30,000 days.

Question 8

im a nurse?

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Symptoms:  Because you are a medical care provider, it is especially important for you to quarantine and get tested before interacting with patients. COVID 19 infection is possible. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Question 9

i have cold?

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Maybe: Based upon the information you&#x27;ve given, one could conclude
that indeed you have a cold because, why would someone pose the question if they were not experiencing symptoms commonly associated with a cold.  On the other hand, one could argue, &quot;how can you conclude a person has a cold when they haven&#x27;t divulged any of their symptoms!&quot;  so, help us by providing a few details.

Question 10

am i dying ?

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I don't know: I don't know, john.  Technically, every person who is alive will die someday, yes.  But unless you have been diagnosed with some untreatable illness, then no, you are not actively dying.
If this is something you worry about a lot, mention it to one of your parents, a close adult friend, or a school counselor.  A lot of people have these kinds of worries and you can get help to not worry so much.

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