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Tacrolimus pharmacokinetics are influenced by CYP3A5, age, and concomitant fluconazole in pediatric kidney transplant patients.
Clinical and translational science - 1 Oct 2023
Alghamdi Alaa, Seay Sarah, Hooper David K, Varnell Charles D, Darland Leanna, Mizuno Tomoyuki, Lazear Danielle, Ramsey Laura B
Abstract excerpt
Tacrolimus, the most common immunosuppressant for organ transplant, has a narrow therapeutic range and is metabolized by CYP3A4/5. Trough concentration monitoring and dosing adjustments are used to reach a therapeutic range. CYP3A5 intermediate and normal metabolizers (*1 allele carriers; IM/NM) demonstrate faster tacrolimus metabolism than poor metabolizers (PM). We analyzed the electronic health records of 93...
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