Temporary Parenteral Tacrolimus Requirement due to Unexplained Low Through Levels in a Liver Transplant Patient with Short Bowel Syndrome

Temporary Parenteral Tacrolimus Requirement due to Unexplained Low Through Levels in a Liver Transplant Patient with Short Bowel Syndrome

An adequate level of tacrolimus in serum should be obtained to prevent acute rejection following liver transplantation. Because of good gastrointestinal absorption of oral tacrolimus, adequate trough levels can be achieved even in patients with short bowel syndrome. Rarely, adequate through levels c...

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Main Authors: V Ince, F Ozdemir, B Isik, M Yilmaz, C Kayaalp, S Yilmaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Organ Transplantation Medicine
Subjects:
Tacrolimus
Living donor
Liver transplantation
Short bowel syndrome
immunosuppressive agent
Online Access:http://www.ijotm.com/ojs/index.php/IJOTM/article/view/175

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