Immunosuppressant
Immunosuppressants
Immunosuppressants are medications that reduce the activity of the body’s immune system. They are essential in many medical treatments, particularly in organ transplantation and autoimmune disorders. By lowering immune activity, these drugs prevent the body from attacking transplanted organs or its own tissues.
What Immunosuppressants Are Used For
1. Organ Transplantation
After receiving a transplanted kidney, liver, heart, or lung, the immune system may recognize the new organ as foreign and attempt to reject it. Immunosuppressants help maintain long-term organ acceptance and reduce the likelihood of acute or chronic rejection.
2. Autoimmune Diseases
In autoimmune disorders, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. Immunosuppressants help reduce inflammation, protect organs, and control symptoms in conditions such as:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Lupus
Psoriasis
Multiple sclerosis
Inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
3. Certain Blood and Bone Marrow Disorders
Some conditions related to blood cell production or immune dysfunction respond well to controlled immune suppression.
