 Most transplant patients will be on 2-3 medications to prevent rejection (immuno-suppressants), one antibiotic to prevent lung infections, one antibiotic to prevent viral infections, and one medication to prevent stomach ulcers.
Please check with your physician regarding other medications that you were taking prior to transplant. Prograf (Tacrolimus)
Prograf lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader. Taking Prograf may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer, especially skin cancer. The risk may be higher in people who are treated over long periods of time with drugs that weaken the immune system. Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun. Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with Prograf unless your doctor has told you to. Prograf can have a dangerous interaction with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Learn More » Neoral (Cyclosporine)
Neoral is another immuno-suppressant medication. It is a very strong medicine. It may cause side effects that could be very serious, such as high blood pressure and kidney and liver problems. It may also reduce the body's ability to fight infections. Learn More » Rapamune (Sirolimus)
Rapamune is another immuno-suppressant medication. It is a very strong medicine. It can cause side effects that can be very serious, such as kidney problems. It may also reduce the body's ability to fight infections. Learn More » CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil)
CellCept is another immuno-suppressant medication. Using CellCept can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. You may also have an increased risk of cancer. Your blood will need to be tested on a weekly or monthly basis while using this medication. This medication is usually given with cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral) and a steroid medication. Learn More » Myfortic (Mycophenolate Sodium)
Myfortic is another immuno-suppressant medication. It may increase your risk of infection and the development of lymphoma and other types of cancer. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop fever or chills, a sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, mouth sores, abdominal pain, pale stools, or darkened urine. These symptoms could be early signs of dangerous side effects. Limit exposure to sunlight and UV light by wearing protective clothing and using a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) rating of 15 or higher.
Learn More » Prednisone
Prednisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Prednisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Prednisone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders. Learn More » Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim)
Bactrim is an antibiotic that treats different types of bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections such as urinary tract infections, bronchitis, ear infections (otitis), traveler's diarrhea, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
Learn More » Cytovene (Ganciclovir)
Cytovene is an antiviral. It is used to treat infections caused by viruses. It is used to treat the symptoms of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the eyes in people whose immune system is not working fully. It will not cure this eye infection, but it may help to keep the symptoms from becoming worse. It is also used to help prevent CMV infection in patients who receive organ or bone marrow transplants. It may be used for other serious CMV infections as determined by your doctor. However, it does not work in treating certain viruses, such as the common cold or the flu.
This medicine may cause some serious side effects, including anemia and other blood problems. Before you begin treatment with Cytovene, you and your doctor should talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.
Learn More » Valcyte (Valganciclovir)
Valcyte is used the same way Cytovene is. See above. Learn More » Protonix (Pantoprazole)
Protonix is in a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Protonix is used to treat erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions involving excess stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Learn More » Prevacid (Lansoprazole)
Prevacid decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Learn More » | 
