Transplant meds Flashcards
Cyclosporine MoA
inhibits calcineurin and IL-2 synthesis
Cyclosporine Adverse Effects
nephrotoxic
tremor
HTN
hirsutism
Tacrolimus MoA
binds to FKBP
inhibits calcineurin and IL2 synthesis
Tacrolimus Adverse Effects
nephrotoxic
HTN
Neurotoxic
GI toxicitiy (nausea and diarrhea)
Mycophenolate MoA
antimetabolite
inhibits de novo purine synthesis
mycophenolate Adverse Effects
GI toxicity
leukopenia
Sirolimus MoA
inhibits lymphocyte effects driven by IL2
Sirolimus Adverse effects
thrombocytopenia
increase cholesterol/LDL
corticosteroids MoA
inhibits lymphokine production
coritosteroids Adverse Effects
cushingoid state
glucose resistance
osteoporosis
Azathioprine MoA
antimetabolite
interferes with DNA and RNA synthesis
Azathioprine Side Effects
Thrombocytopenia
neutropenia
liver dysfunction