Lung Transplantation Patient Guide Immunosuppressant Medications After Lung Transplantation
Daclizumab and Basiliximab After Lung Transplantation
Zenapax® (daclizumab) and Simulect® (basilecmab)
Purpose
Both are immunosuppressive medicines that help prevent organ rejection.
Dosage
One of these medications, which are administered only by IV, may be given at the time of your operation, and in the first few days to weeks post-operatively.
When
The transplant team orders the medication and it will be administered by the nurse during your hospitalization, or as an out patient in the Comprehensive Transplant Program.
