Immunosuppressive Therapy in Renal Transplant

Immunosuppressive therapy in renal transplant involves using medications to prevent the body's immune system from rejecting the new kidney. After a transplant, the immune system may mistakenly view the kidney as a foreign object and attack it. These medications weaken the immune response, allowing the body to accept the new kidney while still protecting against infections. Patients usually take a combination of these drugs for life to maintain the health of the transplant and avoid complications, balancing the need to prevent rejection with the risk of infections and other side effects.