Immunosuppresants Toxicity Flashcards
1
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Cyclosporine
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NEPHROTOXICITY! HTN, HLD, Hyperglycemia, tremor, hirsutism, gingival hyperplasia.
2
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Tacrolimus
A
Similar to cyclosporine, increased risk of diabetes and neurotoxicity; no gingival hyperplasia or hirsutism
3
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Sirolimus (Rapamycin)
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Anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, insulin resistance, HLD, NON-NEPHROTOXIC
4
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Basiliximab
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Edema, HTN, tremor
5
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Azathioprine
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Leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia
6
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Glucocorticoids
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Hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, central obesity, muscle breakdown, psychosis, acne, HTN, cataracts, peptic ulcers
