Osmosis video - Non-corticosteroid immunosuppressants and immunotherapies

Non-corticosteroid immunosuppressants are a class of medications that suppress the immune system. They're used primarily to reduce the immune response after organ transplantation and to prevent transplant rejection, or to treat autoimmune disorders. Examples include cyclosporine and tacrolimus are calcineurin inhibitors.

On the other hand, immunotherapies are used to boost or restore the immune system. They can upregulate or downregulate the immune system to achieve certain therapeutic effects. Conditions treated with immunotherapy include inflammatory disorders, malignancies, and infectious diseases. Common immunotherapies include cytokines, immunizations, and monoclonal antibodies.