In people with severely failing organs, organ transplantation offers hope, replaces the function of the damaged organ, and allows the person to have a near-normal lifespan. Organ transplantation is a surgical procedure where the damaged organ in the patient is replaced with a healthy organ from the donor (deceased or living). As amazing as this process is, it carries great challenges also. One of the great challenges associated with organ transplantation is the fear of transplant rejection.
Basically, our immune system can very well recognize anything that is foreign to our body. That’s why when pathogens such as viruses or bacteria enter our body, it recognizes them as foreign invaders and makes proteins called antibodies to destroy them and keep us healthy. Transplant rejection occurs when the immune system of the recipient recognizes the transplanted organ as foreign and attacks it. Any substance which makes the body produce an immune response against that substance is called an antigen. Antigens include viruses, chemicals, or other substances that come from outside of the body. Body cells and tissues also have antigens on them that can cause an immune response. More similar the antigens are between the recipient and donor, the chance of the organ getting rejected is lesser. Doctors consider many factors and perform certain tests to find out the suitable organ match for the patient. Genetic testing can help make the best possible donor-recipient match. Acute or chronic rejection can happen after the transplant. Acute rejection usually happens soon in a few months after a transplant and is usually treated successfully. Chronic rejection occurs slowly over the years after surgery. The body’s constant immune response against the new organ slowly damages the organ, and it may stop working eventually. The causes of chronic rejection are not well understood, and treatment is often not successful. Immunosuppressants drugs are the medications that will be given during and after the transplant to prevent the rejection of a new organ by the body. They are powerful medicines that work by suppressing the immune system. Almost everyone who undergoes transplantation must take these drugs as directed. Mycept S 360mg Tablet is a medication that contains the active ingredient Mycofenolate sodium. It is an immunosuppressive agent that works by reversibly inhibiting the inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase enzyme. This enzyme is essential for purine synthesis. This therefore affects the immune cells, impairing them from producing antibodies as a response to new organ transplantation. Mycept S 360mg Tablet is used for prophylaxis in patient who underwent a kidney transplantation.
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