Title: Post Transplant Medication - Beaumont Hospital
Headings: Post Transplant Medication
Post Transplant Medication
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Immunosuppressants (Anti-Rejection Drugs)
Infection Fighting Drugs (Antibiotics/Antivirals)
Men should take contraceptive precautions whilst on this medication.
Nystatin (Mycostatin) and Fluconazole
Drugs That Protect Your Digestive System
Over The Counter Medications
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Analgesia (Painkillers)
Cold & Flu Medications
Nutritional Supplements
Managing Your Medications
Storing Your Medication
General Tips

Content: high cholesterol, hypertension, rash or acne, mouth ulcers, bone pain, respiratory problems and delayed wound healing. Infection Fighting Drugs (Antibiotics/Antivirals)
The medications you take to stop your body from rejecting your new kidney also reduce the normal ability of your body to fight bacteria, viruses, and other germs. As a result, you are at an increased risk of getting an infection. Your doctor may prescribe one or more drugs to protect you from infection or to control infection. The following are some of the more commonly used antibiotics (antibacterial drugs), antiviral drugs, and antifungal medications. Septrin (Co-trimoxazole)
Septrin is used to prevent and/or treat, pneumonia and other infections. Transplant patients have more risk of getting pneumonia, because of the drugs taken to avoid rejection, which reduce their body's ability to fight infection. Your transplant team will decide the right dosage and length of time for you to take Co-trimoxazole. Take plenty of fluids with this medication. Check with your transplant team about the amount.