4 Responses to “Immunosuppressive Therapy?”

1. robsbc20 says:

   October 20, 2009 at 5:59 pm

   Im a Severe Aplastic Anemia Survivor. I know my cell counts took along time to recover after my bmt. Within a couple of weeks she should responde to something. I know Cyclosporine brought my creatine levels through the roof so the dr put me on cellcept. This whole ordeal isnt going to happen in one day it takes years to get back to normal. It requires alot of patience.
2. tls.bhas says:

   October 20, 2009 at 6:37 pm

   Please do consult the doctor…you may not receive accurate info here….
3. gillianp says:

   October 21, 2009 at 12:33 am

   Immunosuppressants
   Aplastic anemia may be due to an autoimmune disorder that’s causing your immune system to attack and damage cells in your bone marrow. To prevent this from continuing, doctors sometimes treat aplastic anemia with drugs that alter or suppress your immune system.
   Drugs such as cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune) and anti-thymocyte globulin (Thymoglobulin) are examples. These drugs suppress the activity of immune cells that are damaging your bone marrow. This helps your bone marrow recover and generate new blood cells. Cyclosporine and anti-thymocyte globulin are often used in combination. This option is usually the treatment of choice for older people with aplastic anemia and for those without a matching donor for bone marrow transplant.
   Corticosteroids, such as methylprednisolone (Medrol, Solu-Medrol), are often given at the same time as these drugs.
   Immune-suppressing drugs can be very effective at treating aplastic anemia. The downside is that these drugs further weaken your immune system. It’s also possible that after you stop taking these drugs, aplastic anemia may return.
4. Doc2 says:

   October 21, 2009 at 7:19 am

   The first answerer is correct. Aplastic anemia is a treacherous disease and often ends in leukemia.