The most critical part of the Kidney transplant

At the end stage of chronic renal failure, the last option may be kidney transplant which is the replacement of working kidney in the place of failed kidney. A donor related by birth is the best donor or can receive a kidney from the compatible adult.

The most critical part of the kidney transplant is preventing rejection of the kidney graft. Different transplant center uses different drugs whose main function is to suppress the immune system. Like other medication, these drugs also have some side effects. Some of the most common immune-suppressing drugs used in transplantation are :
Cyclosporine:This drug interferes with communication between the T cells of the immune system. Common
Side effect include tremor, high blood pressure and kidney damage.
Corticosteroids: These drugs block T-cell communication as we. Side effects include osteoporosis, avascular necrosis, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, stomach ulcers, weight gain.
Azathioprine: This drug slows the production of T cells in the immune system. Common side effects include suppression of the bone marrow, which produces blood cells, and liver damage.

The period following transplant can be very stressful. The outcome for kidney transplant continues to improve with immune suppressing medication.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/kidney-transplant/DA00094

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