Diseases

kidney transplant

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Overview

A kidney transplant is a surgery to place a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.

Risk factors

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Medicines used

Frequently asked questions

What is kidney transplant?

A kidney transplant is a surgery to place a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.

Which medicines are used for kidney transplant?

azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, tacrolimus

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