| Drug | Side effect | Monitoring |
| Cyclosporin | Neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, hypertension, hirsutism, gum hyperplasia, diabetes | Drug concentrations |
| Tacrolimus | Nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity, hair loss, hypertension, diabetes | Drug concentrations |
| Azathioprine | Leucopenia, hair loss | White blood cell count |
| Mycophenolate mofetil | Gastrointestinal upset, leucopenia | White blood cell count andgastrointestinal symptoms |
| Steroids | Osteoporosis, diabetes, cushingoid face, hypertension | Symptoms |
| General | Infections, malignancy | Liver and renal function tests, regular follow up, and high index of suspicion |