Abstract
WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE: The target level and route of administration of cyclosporine A (CsA) differ between transplantation centres. It is unclear whether oral CsA is sufficient to maintain target level of CsA.
CASE SUMMARY: We retrospectively analysed data from 48 adult patients, who underwent myeloablative hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Twenty-one patients (44%) tolerated CsA orally throughout the transplantation period without increased incidence of acute graft versus host disease(aGVHD). Low concentration of CsA in week 2 was associated with increased incidence of aGVHD.
WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION: Oral administration of CsA is safe, less time-consuming and economically advantageous. Close monitoring of CsA concentration is important.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
---|---|
Tidsskrift | Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics |
Vol/bind | 40 |
Udgave nummer | 3 |
Sider (fra-til) | 358-61 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0269-4727 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - jun. 2015 |