Cyclosporin versus tacrolimus for liver transplanted patients

E M Haddad, V C McAlister, E Renouf, R Malthaner, M S Kjaer, L L Gluud

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Abstract

Most liver transplant recipients receive either cyclosporin or tacrolimus to prevent rejection. Both drugs inhibit calcineurin phosphatase which is thought to be the mechanism of their anti-rejection effect and principle toxicities. The drugs have different pharmacokinetic profiles and potencies. Several randomised clinical trials have compared cyclosporin and tacrolimus in liver transplant recipients, but it remains unclear which is superior.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Udgave nummer4
Sider (fra-til)CD005161
ISSN1469-493X
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2006

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