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: 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. Main side effects include nausea, rash, itching, and increase risk of sunburn. Valtrex
Valtrex is used to prevent or treat herpes simplex and shingles. Valtrex will not get rid of the herpes virus, but it will lessen the pain and help heal the sores. Acyclovir is also used to prevent and decrease the severity of CMV infection. Valcyte (Valganciclovir)
Valcyte may be given to help prevent or treat infections that are caused by a virus called Cytomegalovirus (CMV) It is given orally in 450mg tablets.