Immunosuppressants
Links to clinical information about the class of drugs known as immunnosuppressants (Imuran, Cyclosporine, 6-MP, and Methotrexate) including side-effects, drug interactions, and overdose management.
Immunosuppressant Drugs
Immunosuppresants are drugs often used to treat inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and to prevent organ or tissue rejection after a transplant.
Immunosuppresants are drugs often used to treat inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and to prevent organ or tissue rejection after a transplant.
Cyclosporine Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about cyclosporine, including dosage, side effects and reasons it should not be used.
Answers to frequently asked questions about cyclosporine, including dosage, side effects and reasons it should not be used.
Should You Get a Flu Shot While Taking Immune-Suppressing Drugs?
For people taking drugs that suppress the immune system, the optimum time to get vaccinated against the flu is from late October to mid-November. A flu shot takes one to two weeks to reach effectiveness.
For people taking drugs that suppress the immune system, the optimum time to get vaccinated against the flu is from late October to mid-November. A flu shot takes one to two weeks to reach effectiveness.
Azathioprine (Imuran) Side Effects
Complete list of side effects for this prescription drug.
Complete list of side effects for this prescription drug.
Cyclosporine Side Effects
A comprehensive look at the side effects of this drug.
A comprehensive look at the side effects of this drug.
Mercaptopurine (Purinethol, 6-MP) Side Effects
List of side effects for this immunosupressant drug.
List of side effects for this immunosupressant drug.
Azathioprine (Imuran)
Precautions, side effects, dosage and other information about imuran in an easy to read format.
Precautions, side effects, dosage and other information about imuran in an easy to read format.
Azathioprine - Drugs.com
Easy to read answers to generic questions about this drug. Includes a link to a printable page.
Easy to read answers to generic questions about this drug. Includes a link to a printable page.
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Precautions, side effects, dietary considerations, dosage, and an important warning about this drug.
Precautions, side effects, dietary considerations, dosage, and an important warning about this drug.
Cyclosporine - Drugs.com
Answers to several questions about cyclosporin plus a link to a printable version.
Answers to several questions about cyclosporin plus a link to a printable version.
Immunosuppressants
A brief look at this class of drugs which includes azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP), methotrexate, and cyclosporine A.
A brief look at this class of drugs which includes azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP), methotrexate, and cyclosporine A.
Medications that suppress the immune system
A quick overview for imuran, 6-MP, and cyclosporin, and their use in Crohn's disease.
A quick overview for imuran, 6-MP, and cyclosporin, and their use in Crohn's disease.
Mercaptopurine (6-MP, Purinethol)
Easy to read patient information including precautions and side effects.
Easy to read patient information including precautions and side effects.
Mercaptopurine Systemic - Drugs.com
Fairly complete information about this drug including a printable version.
Fairly complete information about this drug including a printable version.
Methotrexate - Drugs.com
Good information about this drug and a link to a printable version.
Good information about this drug and a link to a printable version.
Methotrexate - Subscriberx.com
Concise, easy to understand answers to questions about side effects, drug interactions and dosage.
Concise, easy to understand answers to questions about side effects, drug interactions and dosage.
Methotrexate (Folex, Rheumatrex)
Information about side effects, precautions, dosing and more.
Information about side effects, precautions, dosing and more.