Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Treatments

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Overview

This course is likely to take approximately 30 minutes to complete. 

It contains the following elements. 

  • An overview of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) 
    • Definition, mode of action, nomenclature, indications, common mAbs in primary care.
    • Adverse effects.
    • Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
    • Additional information for primary care.  
  • An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
  • An audit suggestion
  • A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

  • What is meant by the term monoclonal antibodies.
  • How they work.
  • About naming conventions for mAbs.
  • What they are used for.
  • About adverse effects of mAbs.
  • About use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • About additional relevant information.


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Date created

17/03/2023

Last revision

17/03/2023

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