Sentences with phrase «as immunosuppressants»

This may mean that they can be used as immunosuppressants and as an anti-inflammatory (22).

Some naturally - occurring peptides are already used as drugs, such as the immunosuppressant ciclosporin, but researchers could open up a world of pharmaceutical opportunity if they could design and synthesize peptides.

The sugar glucosamine works as an immunosuppressant in mice, and xylitol (a sugar alcohol) can prevent ear infections in kids.

The chemical rapamycin is used clinically as an immunosuppressant and as an anti-cancer agent that works by inactivating a protein named TOR (Target Of Rapamycin).

In 1994, Schreiber and co-workers discovered that the proteins FKBP12 and mTOR are the simultaneous targets of the small molecule rapamycin, now approved for use as an immunosuppressant drug given to patients after organ transplantations to help prevent rejection.

Prednisone for dogs is a corticosteroid used as an immunosuppressant drug to treat a number of dog illnesses.

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«However, as immunosuppression drugs required for transplantation can have significant adverse side effects, the treatment only makes sense for people who have frequent severe hypoglycemia despite optimal diabetes management, or for those already on immunosuppressant drugs for a kidney transplant, a group being studied in another Phase 3 trial.»

Bacteria of the order Actinomycetales synthesise antibacterial agents such as erythromycin, the anticancer drug doxorubicin, and immunosuppressant and antiparasitic compounds.

Following a tissue graft transplant — such as that of the face, hand, arm or leg — it is standard for doctors to immediately give transplant recipients immunosuppressant drugs to prevent their body's immune system from rejecting and attacking the new body part.

Current antifungals also have a narrow spectrum of activity, and some interact with other drugs such as chemotherapy agents and immunosuppressants.»

Exclusion criteria included: significant current illness as indicated by history, examination and / or laboratory testing including complete blood counts, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and serum creatinine; previous immunization with a rabies vaccine or any experimental vaccine; chronic use of immunosuppressants; receipt of blood products during the previous 6 months; and allergy to substances present in the vaccines.

The immunosuppressant drug Rapamycin also shows promise as a longevity - extending agent.

Diagnosis before 3.5 months of age could reduce costs to $ 50,000 (USD) per child, as recurrent infections are prevented.xiv Estimates of transplant patient numbers are not available but over 4 million prescriptions for immunosuppressant drugs were dispensed in England during 2015 at a cost of # 220 milion.xv

Anti-TNFs and immunosuppressants provide most patients with relief and are useful in effective long - term treatment options as they reduce inflammation.

In the past, the virus usually only developed into brain disease in individuals with suppressed immune systems, such as AIDS patients and organ transplant recipients on immunosuppressant medications.

Statins may interact with drugs including calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem and immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine.

• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) • Corticosteroids • DMARDs such as methotrexate (Trexall) and leflunomide (Arava) • Biologic therapies (TNF - alpha blockers) such as adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel), and infliximab (Remicade • Immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine (Neoral, Gengraf, Sandimmune) and azathioprine (Imuran)

For example, exposure to toxic metals such as mercury can contribute to malnutrition and, conversely, malnutrition may also increase susceptibility to mercury toxicity.39, 40 Mercury is also a potent immunosuppressant, which has implications in low - resource settings where children already face numerous other health challenges and environmental pollutants.41

Consequently, you get prescriptions to quiet the inflammation (steroids, immunosuppressants, pain medications) as well as medications to stop the poop... to start the poop... to stop the gas... to stop the bloat... a pill for every ill!!!

More frequent causes of treatment failure include poor pyoderma control, premature discontinuation of therapy, unsuccessful control of underlying conditions, and the use of immunosuppressants such as glucocorticoids.

Glomerular disease will be treated through a combination of immunosuppressant medication, angiotensin - converting enzyme inhibition, low - dose aspirin and a special diet low in protein, phosphorous, calcium and sodium and high in potassium and polyunsaturated fatty acids such as omega - 3 and omega - 6.

Different drugs such as anti-inflammatory medications, anti-oxidants, immunosuppressant drugs, anti-fibrotic and some anti-cancer drugs are usually used for treating dog health issues related to the liver.

Often, anti-inflammatory drugs such as corticosteroids, antihistamines and immunosuppressants (or a combination of these) will alleviate itching.

A mind - boggling array of products contain chemicals that sensitize skin and trigger skin problems such as rashes, redness, acne, and other symptoms of contact dermatitis, says Malkan, who notes that doctors often misdiagnose these problems as eczema and prescribe drugs such as steroids or immunosuppressants.

Yes, it's okay if you're on the immunosuppressants, such as Rapamune.