Your Kidney Transplant  Immunosuppressant Medications
OKT3®
OKT3® (monoclonal antibody)
| Purpose | OKT3 is an immunosuppressive medicine that helps prevent organ rejection. |
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| Dosage | Administered intravenously only.
Adults: Usually receive 5 to 10mg per day over 7 to 14 days.
Children: Usually receive 2.5 to 5 mg per day over 7 to 14 days. |
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| When | The transplant team orders the medication and it will be administered by the physician during your hospitalization, or in the Comprehensive Transplant Center after your discharge. |
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| Common Side Effects | Fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, shortness of breath, headache, lowered blood pressure, joint pain, diarrhea. |
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