Multiple choice

Which of the following agents is NOT immunosuppressive?

  1. Levamisole

  2. Corticosteroid

  3. Thalidomide

  4. Aspirin

  5. Total lymphoid irradiation

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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is an anti-inflammatory drug. Aspirin is part of a group of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and has antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties but does not affect immunity. Aspirin inhibits the enzyme, cyclooxygenase.