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Medicine use in transplant recipients
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Side effects
Antirejection medicines
Azathioprine
Basiliximab
Belatacept
Cyclosporine
Muromonab-CD3
Mycophenolic acid
Mycophenolate mofetil
Prednisone
Sirolimus
Tacrolimus
Serious side effects
Things to avoid while on antirejection medicines
Side effects
Antirejection medicines
Azathioprine
Basiliximab
Belatacept
Cyclosporine
Muromonab-CD3
Mycophenolic acid
Mycophenolate mofetil
Prednisone
Sirolimus
Tacrolimus
Serious side effects
Things to avoid while on antirejection medicines
Azathioprine
Azathioprine works by reducing inflammation and stopping the production of blood-forming cells which helps prevent rejection. It is typically used with other medicines after a kidney transplant. However, it also can be used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis. Azathioprine comes as a tablet taken by mouth.
Side effects of azathioprine are not common, but they can happen. Effects to look for include cold hands and feet, loose stools, joint pain, loss of appetite, upset stomach, and vomiting. Contact your healthcare professional if you experience these symptoms and they don't go away.
