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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
Side effects
Antirejection medicines may have side effects. They are usually manageable and get better over time. Common side effects of antirejection medicines include:
- Diabetes.
- High blood pressure.
- High cholesterol.
- Increased risk of infection.
- Increased risk of some forms of cancer.
- Stomach issues.
Regular blood tests are needed to check the amounts of medicine in the blood. Higher amounts of medicine in the blood can make side effects worse. If there isn't enough medicine, your transplanted organ may not have enough protection.
