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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.

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/ tabletView

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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