Immunomodulators are medications to help regulate or normalise the immune system. It is given in an oral form or intravenously.
Immunomodulators are used to control severe symptoms of skin conditions such as itch and redness.The treatment and its duration varies between individuals and is dependent on the individual’s condition and response to treatment. It may be last for months or years.
Frequent blood tests are required with the use of immunomodulators to monitor its side effects. It is important that application of prescribed creams is continued together with the use of immunomodulators. The doctor will adjust the use of the creams when the condition improves with treatment.
As immunomodulators reduce the immune system, vaccinations with any live vaccines (e.g. polio and MMR) should be avoided. If any vaccinations is scheduled, please inform the doctor or nurse that you or your child is taking these medications. Flu vaccines are safe.
Some of the commonly prescribed immunomodulators include:
CICLOSPORIN What dose of ciclosporin should I take?
What monitoring is required?
What are the possible side effects?
Can I take other medications at the same time?
You should avoid eating grapefruit, pomelo, pineapple or starfruit while you are taking ciclosporin as these are known to affect the absorption of ciclosporin
AZATHIOPRINE What dose of azathioprine should I take?
METHOTREXATE (MTX) What dose of methotrexate should I take?
Methotrexate and pregnancy
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