Q173 / 180 · AIIMS 2002 · Zoology

Cyclosporine is used as

A
clot buster
Correct answer
B
immunosupppressant
C
prophylactic for viruses
D
prophylactic for marasmus.

Solution

Cyclosporine is used as immunosupressant. This drug is derived from a fungus and is used to prevent rejection of kidney, heart and liver transplants. Cyclosporine inhibits the activity of helper T-cells.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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