Immunosuppressant
Immunosuppressant is a type of drug that lowers the body's ability to reject a transplanted organ. It also reduces the body's ability to fight infections. Some immunosuppressants are also used to treat autoimmune diseases, conditions in which the body's immune system attacks its own cells.
Types of Immunosuppressants[edit | edit source]
There are several types of immunosuppressants, including:
- Corticosteroids: These are often used in combination with other immunosuppressants. They can be used to treat a variety of autoimmune diseases.
- Calcineurin inhibitors: These include drugs like cyclosporine and tacrolimus. They are often used in organ transplantation.
- mTOR inhibitors: These include drugs like sirolimus and everolimus. They are often used in kidney transplantation.
- Antiproliferative agents: These include drugs like mycophenolate mofetil and azathioprine. They are often used in organ transplantation and to treat autoimmune diseases.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Immunosuppressants can have side effects, which can include:
- Increased risk of infections
- Nausea and vomiting
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol levels
- Increased risk of cancer
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