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Immunosuppressant tablets and capsules for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and organ transplant rejection sit together in this range, including Imuran, Cellcept, Prograf and Arava among six listed medicines.

Imuran

Azathioprine

25mg · 50mg

Azathioprine tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and to prevent organ transplant rejection. It blocks the growth of white blood cells.

From$1.55/ tabletView

Cellcept

Mycophenolate Mofetil

250mg · 500mg

Mycophenolate mofetil capsules for preventing organ transplant rejection. It targets lymphocytes specifically, reducing the risk of the body attacking the new organ.

From$2.91/ capsuleView

Prograf

Tacrolimus

0.5mg · 1mg · 5mg

Tacrolimus tablets to stop organ transplant rejection. It suppresses the immune system's attack on the new organ and requires regular blood level checks.

From$3.34/ tabletView

Arava

Leflunomide

10mg · 20mg

Leflunomide tablets for rheumatoid arthritis. It stays in the body for weeks after stopping, so side effects may persist long after the last dose.

From$1.90/ tabletView

Hsquin

Hydroxychloroquine

200mg · 300mg · 400mg

Hydroxychloroquine tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. It calms the immune system's attack on joints and tissues.

From$0.53/ tabletView

Ciclosporin Capsules

Ciclosporin

50mg · 100mg

Ciclosporin capsules for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. It suppresses T-lymphocyte activity by blocking a specific cell-signalling pathway.

From$4.10/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Biologic medicines such as adalimumab treat several immune-mediated inflammatory conditions; every medicine in this range instead works as an oral tablet or capsule.
  • Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant used for autoimmune conditions and after organ transplantation, and blood-test monitoring is a routine part of its use.
  • Hydroxychloroquine is also used against malaria, alongside rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and malaria medicines

Hydroxychloroquine, sold as Hsquin, is listed for rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and malaria. Azathioprine, the active ingredient in Imuran, is also listed for rheumatoid arthritis, one of the autoimmune conditions this range covers. Arava (leflunomide) is listed for rheumatoid arthritis alone.

Organ transplant rejection medicines

Prograf contains tacrolimus, and mycophenolate mofetil is the active ingredient in Cellcept; both are listed for organ transplant rejection. Ciclosporin Capsules are listed for the same use, plus rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.

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