Stem Cell Transplant Caregiver Support Group
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After receiving a transplant, you may need to take anti-rejection medicines for the rest of your life. These drugs are called immunosuppressants and keep your body from rejecting donated organs or stem cells.
You may also need medications to counteract side effects and prevent infections. You should contact your transplant team immediately if you experience any concerning side effects.
Certain medications are not safe to take during pregnancy. Female transplant recipients should talk to their doctors when considering pregnancy and before becoming pregnant.
During your stay at Henry Ford, your transplant team will develop a medication regimen tailored to your specific health needs. Our knowledgeable transplant pharmacists work with you to ensure you understand how to take these medicines once you are home.
You may receive a prescription for one or more types of medication:
Find out more about our medication guidelines.
Immunosuppressants are known as anti-rejection medicines because they keep your body from rejecting donor organs and stem cells.
Commonly prescribed anti-rejection medications include:
Brand names: Azasan®, Imuran®
Dosage: Take azathioprine once a day with food or as directed by your doctor.
Side effects:
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Brand names: Gengraf®, Neoral®, Sandimmune®
Dosage: Take cyclosporine with food twice a day 12 hours apart (for example, at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.), or as directed by your doctor.
Side effects:
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Brand names: Zortress®
Dosage: Take everolimus with food and a full glass of water twice a day 12 hours apart (for example, at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.), or as directed by your doctor.
Side effects:
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Brand name: CellCept®
Dosage: Take mycophenolate mofetil with food twice a day 12 hours apart (for example, at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.), or as directed by your doctor.
Side effects:
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Brand name: Myfortic®
Dosage: Take mycophenolic acid twice a day with food 12 hours apart (for example, at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.), or as directed by your doctor.
Side effects:
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Brand name: Rapamune®
Dosage: Take sirolimus once a day with food or as directed by your doctor.
Side effects:
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Brand names: Astagraf XL®, Prograf®
Dosage: Take tacrolimus with food once or twice a day 12 hours apart (for example, at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.), or as directed by your doctor.
Side effects:
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Antibiotics prevent and treat bacterial infections that can occur after a transplant.
Commonly prescribed antibiotics include:
Brand name: Bactrim®
Dosage: Take this medication as directed by your doctor with 8 ounces of water.
Side effects:
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These medicines treat fungal infections of the skin, mouth, throat, intestinal tract and genitals. Depending on the type of infection, you may take a liquid or lozenge medication, or apply a topical skin cream.
Immunosuppressants make you more prone to viral infections. Antivirals prevent and fight off viruses like cytomegalovirus (CMV).
Commonly prescribed antivirals include:
Brand name: Valcyte®
Dosage: Take valganciclovir with food as directed by your doctor.
Side effects:
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Immunosuppressants can cause your blood pressure to rise. Certain medications keep your blood pressure in the heart-healthy range.
Certain immunosuppressants can raise cholesterol levels. Medications, such as statins, counteract this effect by lowering cholesterol levels.
Fluid retention is a common problem after a transplant. Diuretics, more commonly known as water pills, help your body flush out extra fluid and reduce swelling. They also help lower blood pressure.
Certain transplant medicines can cause stomach irritation and ulcers. Proton pump inhibitors and histamine receptor blockers protect your stomach by reducing acid production.
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