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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
Sirolimus
Sirolimus works by preventing certain types of white blood cells from multiplying. Sirolimus is often used with other immunosuppressant medicines. Sirolimus comes as a tablet or liquid taken by mouth.
Common side effects of sirolimus may include back pain, trouble sleeping, fever, headache, joint pain, rash, constipation, loose stools, vomiting, tremor, weakness, weight gain, and swelling of the hands, feet, ankles or lower legs. Contact your healthcare professional if these symptoms become severe.
