basiliximab  is a

1. IL 1 Agonist
2. IL-2 receptor antagonist
3. IL-6 antagonist
4. IL-11 agonist

ANSWER: 

IL-2 receptor antagonist

REF: KDT 7E/ P 884

Basiliximab:

• anti CD-25 antibody with higher affinity for the IL-2 receptor
• It has  shorter plasma t½ of 1 week

Clinical use of basiliximab

• with combination regimens used to prevent renal and other transplant rejection reaction
• combination regimens for maintenance of graft.

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