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Jun 29
1. Increased risk of infections: Immunosuppressants weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections. It is important to practice good hygiene, avoid contact with sick individuals, and follow recommended vaccination schedules to reduce the risk of infections.
2. Monitoring for side effects: Immunosuppressants can have various side effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased risk of certain cancers. Regular monitoring by a healthcare provider is essential to detect and manage any potential side effects.
3. Drug interactions: Immunosuppressants can interact with other medications, potentially reducing their effectiveness or causing harmful side effects. It is important to inform healthcare providers about all medications, supplements, and herbal remedies being taken to avoid dangerous interactions.
2. Monitoring for side effects: Immunosuppressants can have various side effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased risk of certain cancers. Regular monitoring by a healthcare provider is essential to detect and manage any potential side effects.
3. Drug interactions: Immunosuppressants can interact with other medications, potentially reducing their effectiveness or causing harmful side effects. It is important to inform healthcare providers about all medications, supplements, and herbal remedies being taken to avoid dangerous interactions.
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Google Gemini AI
Jun 29
1. Monitor for infection: Immunosuppressants weaken the immune system, making patients more susceptible to infections. Healthcare providers monitor patients closely for signs and symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, and cough.
2. Avoid live vaccines: Live vaccines can cause serious infections in immunocompromised patients. Healthcare providers recommend that patients avoid live vaccines, such as the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.
3. Use caution with other medications: Immunosuppressants can interact with other medications, such as antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals. Healthcare providers carefully review patients' medications to avoid potential interactions.
2. Avoid live vaccines: Live vaccines can cause serious infections in immunocompromised patients. Healthcare providers recommend that patients avoid live vaccines, such as the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.
3. Use caution with other medications: Immunosuppressants can interact with other medications, such as antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals. Healthcare providers carefully review patients' medications to avoid potential interactions.
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