Chapter 48, Problem 2O

Summary Introduction

To compare:

The mechanism of action, indication, cautions, contraindication, adverse effects, drug interaction, toxicity, and route of administration of commonly used immunosuppressant.

Concept introduction:

The main role of antibodies in the human body is to provide protection against invading pathogens, in some case, these antibodies act against the own body and cause auto-immune disorders. The antibodies also act against different types of major histocompatibility complex during an organ transplant. Immunosuppressant is used to suppress the action of autoantibodies.