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Your Kidney Transplant Immunosuppressant Medications


Anti-Ulcer Medications

Prilosec® (omeprazole), Prevacid® (lansoprazole), Zantac® (ranitidine), Axid® (nizatidine), Carafate®(sucralfate), Pepcid®

PurposePrevent stomach ulcers which can develop when prednisone doses are high, and while taking CellCept.
Dosage Type and dose of medication vary based on individual need and body weight.
WhenIf you miss a dose of any of these medications, take it as soon as you can. Do not double dose.
Common Side EffectsSide effects are very rare.

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