Immunosuppressant Drugs Help Prevent Rejection of Foreign Bodies such as Transplant Organs
Immunosuppressant drugs are (a class of drugs) used to suppress/reduce the strength of the body’s immune system. Such drugs are widely used in organ transplant procedures (called anti-rejection drugs) as well as to treat some autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and others. An individual's body recognizes the transplanted organ as a foreign mass, which the immune system may attack, leading to organ rejection. To avoid such situations, these drugs are used to weaken the reaction against foreign organs. However, regular blood tests are essential for monitoring the action of the drug on the body. These drugs are powerful and can have side effects such as liver disorders, high blood pressure, and kidney problems. There are more than 250 transplant centers in the United States. In 2019, around 39,717 organs such as kidneys and hearts and kidneys were transplanted in U.S. residents. Moreover, in 2019, Singapore...