Immunosuppressants
Drugs for transplant rejection prevention and autoimmune diseases
Budesonide
Budesonide
Use:
Asthma, COPD, Crohn disease (oral formulation)
Mechanism:
Potent glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory effects
Cyclosporine
Cyclosporine
Use:
Organ transplant rejection prophylaxis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis
Mechanism:
Inhibits calcineurin, blocking T-cell activation and IL-2 production
Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
Use:
Severe inflammation, cerebral edema, chemotherapy-induced nausea, COVID-19
Mechanism:
Potent glucocorticoid with minimal mineralocorticoid activity
Fluticasone
Fluticasone Propionate
Use:
Asthma, allergic rhinitis, COPD
Mechanism:
Synthetic corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory activity
Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone
Use:
Adrenal insufficiency, inflammation, allergic reactions, shock
Mechanism:
Binds glucocorticoid receptors; anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive effects
Prednisone
Prednisone
Use:
Inflammation, autoimmune disorders, asthma, allergic reactions
Mechanism:
Binds to glucocorticoid receptors, altering gene expression
Tacrolimus
Tacrolimus
Use:
Organ transplant rejection prophylaxis
Mechanism:
Inhibits calcineurin, preventing T-cell activation and cytokine production
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