Immunosuppressive Drugs

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Description

Immunosuppressive Drugs are a group of Prescribed Medications that suppress the body's Immune System.

 

Conventional Medical Usage of Immunosuppressive Drugs

Immune System

 Immunosuppressive Drugs are commonly utilized in the treatment of some types of Autoimmune Diseases.

 Immunosuppressive Drugs are commonly utilized to prevent Organ Rejection in persons who have undergone transplants of body tissue or organs.

 

These Foods/Herbs may Counteract the Toxic Effects of Immunosuppressive Drugs

 Cordyceps may counteract the effects of Immunosuppressive Drugs on Helper T-Cells (according to a double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial undertaken by Beijing Medical University). 

 

Types of Immunosuppressive Drugs

 Cyclosporine

 Cytotoxic Drugs

 Corticosteroids - Pharmaceutical

 Pimecrolimus (Elidel)

 Tacrolimus

 

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