Immunosuppressants are medicines that weaken (suppress) your immune system. In this video, learn what types of conditions immunosuppressants can treat and potential risks of them.
References
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. (2020). Immunosuppressive medication for the treatment of autoimmune disease.
National Kidney Foundation. (n.d.). What are immunosuppressants?
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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAPKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.
