title: Transplant medications.
abstract: This article discusses the medications used most commonly to keep the lung transplant patient free of rejection and infection. Medications used in the treatment of rejection are categorized by their use; therefore, the most common three- and four-drug regimens used for induction, maintenance, and treatment of rejection are discussed. The most commonly used antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal drugs also are identified. Tables listing the characteristics of the medications are included to make it easier for the reader to quickly identify the indications, mechanisms of action, major adverse reactions, and nursing implications of these medications.
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Surgical Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: O'Donnell
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Parmenter
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016040:Lung Transplantation
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents