Médicaments immunosuppresseurs

The immune system is essential for fighting infection and disease. But, if your immune system is too active it can harm the body rather than protect it. Immuno-suppressant medicines lower the activity of your immune system. Medicines such as ciclosporine et mycophénolate can be used after organ transplantation to prevent rejection of the organ. Médicaments antirhumatismaux modificateurs de la maladie (DMARDs) such as leflunomide et pénicillamine are used to manage rheumatoid arthritis, an auto-immune disease that causes pain and restricted movement.