Kidney Transplantation - Must Know Facts

Must Know Facts For Transplant Recipients

• A transplant is a precious gift, which will give you a new lease of life.
• Under no circumstance should you stop your ANTI-REJECTION TABLETS (CYCLOSPORIN / PREDNISOLONE AND AZATHIOPRINE) or any other combination of drugs.

• If drug cost is a major factor, discuss this with your Kidney specialist. He may be able to help you by changing the drugs or altering its dose.
• You are more prone to infections - Don't take episodes of fever lightly, immediately report this to your Kidney Specialist.
• You can lead as normal life as your next-door neighbor without the need for fluid or dietary restrictions.
• Your best friend is your KIDNEY SPECIALIST and you should always consult him for any problems without the slightest hesitation.

Kidney Transplantation - References

1. ���Smith�s General Urology (15th Edition)
2. Emil A. Tanagho, MD and Jack W. McAninch, MD
3. �The McGraw- Hill Companies
4. Kidney transplant - (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003005.htm)