Category: Transplantation medicine

In 2022, mycophenolate was among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States, with over 1 million prescriptions. This high usage is due to its potent effect as an immunosuppressant, which plays a crucial role in preventing organ transplant rejection and managing various autoimmune diseases.

First isolated from a soil fungus in 1971, ciclosporin was the first highly effective immunosuppressive drug to be discovered. This medication works by dampening the immune system's response to prevent the body from rejecting transplanted organs and to manage various autoimmune conditions.