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Organ Transplant Rejection

Organ transplant rejection happens when the immune system identifies a donated organ or tissue as foreign and attacks it. It can affect how the transplant works, so ongoing treatment aims to reduce this immune response.

Medicines used to treat Organ Transplant Rejection

Imuran

Azathioprine

25mg · 50mg

Azathioprine tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and to prevent organ transplant rejection. It blocks the growth of white blood cells.

From$1.55/ tabletView

Neoral

Ciclosporin

25mg · 100mg

Ciclosporin capsules for rheumatoid arthritis and plaque psoriasis. It calms an overactive immune system to lessen symptoms.

From$4.16/ capsuleView

Prograf

Tacrolimus

0.5mg · 1mg · 5mg

Tacrolimus tablets to stop organ transplant rejection. It suppresses the immune system's attack on the new organ and requires regular blood level checks.

From$3.34/ capsuleView

Cellcept

Mycophenolate Mofetil

250mg · 500mg

Mycophenolate mofetil capsules for preventing organ transplant rejection. It targets lymphocytes specifically, reducing the risk of the body attacking the new organ.

From$2.91/ capsuleView

Ciclosporin Capsules

Ciclosporin

50mg · 100mg

Ciclosporin capsules for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. It suppresses T-lymphocyte activity by blocking a specific cell-signalling pathway.

From$4.10/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Timing: Rejection may happen soon after a transplant or later on.
  • Effect: It can reduce how well the transplanted organ works.
  • Signs: Symptoms can differ depending on the organ or tissue that was transplanted.

Medicines listed for Organ Transplant Rejection

The five listed products contain four ingredients: Ciclosporin, azathioprine, Tacrolimus, and mycophenolate mofetil. Ciclosporin and tacrolimus are calcineurin inhibitors, while azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil are other immunosuppressants. These medicine classes lower immune system activity, a role linked with organ transplant rejection.

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