Uses:

• Prevention of organ rejection in patients who have undergone kidney, liver, or heart transplants
• Used in combination with other immunosuppressive medicines to maintain graft survival
• Works by suppressing the immune system to prevent it from attacking the transplanted organ

Side Effects:

• Tremors, headache
• Nausea, diarrhea, stomach discomfort
• Increased blood pressure or blood sugar levels
• Increased risk of infections

Rare: kidney problems, severe allergic reactions, changes in heart rhythm