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Immunosuppressant

5 medications

Cyclosporine

Immunosuppressant1983

A calcineurin inhibitor that revolutionized organ transplantation. Cyclosporine or Sandimmune prevents organ r...

Tacrolimus

Immunosuppressant1994

A calcineurin inhibitor more potent than cyclosporine. Tacrolimus or Prograf prevents organ transplant rejecti...

Mycophenolate

Immunosuppressant1995

An immunosuppressant that inhibits purine synthesis in lymphocytes. Mycophenolate or CellCept prevents organ t...

Azathioprine

Immunosuppressant1968

One of the first immunosuppressants for organ transplantation. Azathioprine or Imuran prevents organ rejection...

Methotrexate

Immunosuppressant1953

A versatile medication used in oncology, rheumatology, and dermatology. Methotrexate treats certain cancers, r...