Immunosuppressants
Immunosuppressants are a class of drugs that suppress, or reduce, the strength of the body's immune system. Some of these drugs are used to make the body less likely to reject a transplanted organ, such as a liver, heart, or kidney. These drugs are called anti-rejection drugs. Other immunosuppressant drugs are often used to treat autoimmune diseases like lupus, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Types of Immunosuppressants[edit | edit source]
There are several types of immunosuppressants, including:
- Corticosteroids - These are often used as part of the treatment for diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Calcineurin inhibitors - These are often used to prevent rejection in organ transplantation.
- mTOR inhibitors - These are used to prevent rejection, particularly in kidney transplantation.
- Antiproliferative agents - These are used to treat autoimmune diseases and to prevent rejection.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Immunosuppressants can cause a variety of side effects, including:
- Increased susceptibility to infections
- Increased risk of certain types of cancer
- Nausea and vomiting
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol levels
- Bone thinning (osteoporosis)
- Diabetes
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Autoimmune diseases
- Organ transplantation
- Corticosteroids
- Calcineurin inhibitors
- mTOR inhibitors
- Antiproliferative agents
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