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  2. Tacrolimus - Wikipedia

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    Side effects can be severe and include infection, cardiac damage, hypertension, blurred vision, liver and kidney problems (tacrolimus nephrotoxicity), [26] hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyperglycemia, diabetes mellitus, itching, lung damage (sirolimus also causes lung damage), [27] and various neuropsychiatric problems such as loss of appetite ...

  3. Immunosuppressive drug - Wikipedia

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    These drugs act by binding the IL-2a receptor's α chain, preventing the IL-2 induced clonal expansion of activated lymphocytes and shortening their survival. They are used in the prophylaxis of the acute organ rejection after bilateral kidney transplantation, both being similarly effective and with only few side-effects. [citation needed]

  4. Mycophenolic acid - Wikipedia

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    [12] [13] Specifically it is used following kidney, heart, and liver transplantation. [13] It can be given by mouth or by injection into a vein. [13] It comes as mycophenolate sodium and mycophenolate mofetil. [13] Common side effects include nausea, infections, and diarrhea. [13]

  5. Adding stem cells to a kidney transplant could get patients ...

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    A novel approach to organ transplantation allowed patients to wean off anti-rejection drugs after two years, according to the results of a phase 3 clinical trial presented Monday.

  6. List of withdrawn drugs - Wikipedia

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    Renal toxicity, animal carcinogenicity. [3] Bezitramide: 2004 Netherlands Risk of fatal overdose [10] Bithionol: 1967 US Dermatologic toxicity. [3] Brotizolam: 1989 UK Animal carcinogenicity. [3] Bromfenac: 1998 US Severe hepatitis and liver failure (requiring transplantation). [2] Bucetin: 1986 Germany Kidney damage [3] Buformin: 1978 Germany ...

  7. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent - Wikipedia

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    Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) are medications which stimulate the bone marrow to make red blood cells. [1] They are used to treat anemia due to end stage kidney disease, chemotherapy, major surgery, or certain treatments in HIV/AIDS. [1] [2] In these situations they decrease the need for blood transfusions. [2]

  8. Kidney transplantation - Wikipedia

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    Side effects of medications: Immunosuppressive drugs used to prevent rejection can have side effects such as increased risk of infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and others. Surgical complications: These can include bleeding, blood clots, and damage to nearby organs during the surgery.

  9. Sirolimus - Wikipedia

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    Serious side effects including hypersensitivity and swelling have been observed in renal transplant patients. [22] While sirolimus was considered for treatment of LAM, it received orphan drug designation status because LAM is a rare condition. [22] The safety of LAM treatment by sirolimus in people younger than 18 years old has not been tested.

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