Question

Cyclosporin is used as

(a) clot buster

(b) immunosuppressant

(c) prophylactic for viruses

(d) prophylactic for marasmus

Answer 1

Correct option (b) immunosuppressant

Explanation :

Cyclosporin is used as immunosuppressant. This drug is derived from a fungus, Trichoderma polysporum and is used to prevent rejection of kidney, heart and liver liver transplants. Cyclosporin inhibits the activity of helper T-cells that act against foreign bodies.