Question

what is a disadvantage of using these drugs used for rejection?

Answer 1

Antigens are unique to each of us (with the exception of identical twins), and allow ... Two precautions can be taken to reduce organ rejection: ... Immuno-suppressant drugs – these drugs must be taken by transplant patients for the rest of their lives.

Answer 2

After a transplant procedure patient is given some anti-rejection medications, these medications are Immunosuppressant.

Immunosuppressants are given to suppress the immune response. Combination of different drugs is given to minimize the side effects.

Immunosuppressants can causes side effects over time, here are listed few of them:

- Weight gain  

- High cholesterol levels

- Osteoporosis  

- High blood sugar

- Hair loss  

- Hypertension

- Kidney toxicity