cyclosporine
Anti-rejection drug
Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant drug that prevents the body from rejecting transplanted organs.
It works by suppressing the immune system's T-cells, which would otherwise attack foreign tissue.
Beyond transplant medicine, it treats severe autoimmune conditions like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis: The patient was put on cyclosporine after the kidney transplant.
Also spelled ciclosporin.
Agent reducing bodily defenses
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- lupusChronic autoimmune disorder
- uveitisUveal layer inflammation
scleroderma · flare-up · chronic · inflammation · self-tolerance · autoantibodies · remission · disease-modifying
Agent reducing bodily defenses
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- graftIllicit political gain
- organBody's working component
- donorOne who contributes freely
recipient · kidney · liver · heart · lung · pancreas · cornea · allograft
Antifolate chemotherapy agent
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
- T-cellThymus-derived immune lymphocyte
- interleukin-2Immune system signaling protein
cytokine · mechanism · bioavailability · formulation · microemulsion · generic · brand-name
Measured medicine amount
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- oralOf the mouth
intravenous · topical · drug interactions · grapefruit · side effects · hypertension · tremor · hirsutism
immunosuppressant
Agent reducing bodily defenses
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- lupusChronic autoimmune disorder
uveitis · scleroderma · flare-up · chronic · inflammation · self-tolerance · autoantibodies · remission · disease-modifying
immunosuppressant
Agent reducing bodily defenses
donor · recipient · kidney · liver · heart · lung · pancreas · cornea · allograft · compatibility
methotrexate
Antifolate chemotherapy agent
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
- T-cellThymus-derived immune lymphocyte
interleukin-2 · cytokine · mechanism · bioavailability · formulation · microemulsion · generic · brand-name
dosage
Measured medicine amount
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- adherenceFaithful following of something
oral · intravenous · topical · drug interactions · grapefruit · side effects · hypertension · tremor · hirsutism · blood levels
cyclosporineimmune booster
Agent strengthening disease defenses
interferon · interleukin-2 · G-CSF · vaccine · adjuvant