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Transplant rejection

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Drugs Related to Transplant rejection
Drugs
Azathioprine
Used for: Prophylaxis of organ transplant rejections, Rheumatoid arthritis
Chinese name:
硫唑嘌呤
Cyclosporin
Used for: Active rheumatoid arthritis, Eczema, Graft-versus-host disease, Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, Nephrotic syndrome, Prophylaxis and treatment of organ transplant rejections, Psoriasis
Chinese name:
環孢素
Everolimus
Used for: Prophylaxis of organ transplant rejections, Targeted cancer therapy, Treatment of breast cancer, Tuberous sclerosis complex-associated partial-onset seizures
Chinese name:
依維莫司
Micocept
Used for: Prophylaxis of organ transplant rejections
Chinese name:
Micocept
Mycophenolate
Used for: Prophylaxis of organ transplant rejections
Chinese name:
黴酚酸
Sirolimus
Used for: Prophylaxis of organ transplant rejections, Treatment of lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Chinese name:
西羅莫司
Tacrolimus
Used for: Eczema, Prophylaxis and treatment of organ transplant rejections
Chinese name:
他克莫司
What is Azathioprine for?

Azathioprine, which is a Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (DMARDs), belongs to a class of medications called antimetabolites. It works by suppressing the immune system to mainly prevent kidney transplant rejection, and treat rheumatoid arthritis. It can also be used for other indications, as directed by your doctor.

Brands in Hong Kong
Imuran
Available dosage
  • 25mg / 50mg (Tablets)
More details

The content above is informative only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be relied upon for specific medical advice.

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Wu Young Yuen, Adrian Clinic
Room 1428, Prince'S Building, 10 Chater Road
2818 0180
Central Exit H
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Virtus Medical (18/F)
12/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Hong Kong
8102 2022
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Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
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2572 0211
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Related to Allergy & Immunology
A
Allergic rhinitis
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Autoimmune disorders
C
Chronic granulomatous disease
Cytokine release syndrome
F
Familial Mediterranean fever
Fibromyalgia
G
Giant cell arteritis
H
Hereditary angioedema
Hypereosinophilic syndrome
M
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
R
Rheumatoid arthritis
S
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
U
Urticaria (Hives)
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