Term
| side effects of cyclosporine |
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Definition
| nephrotoxicity, hypertrichosis (abnormal hair growth all over body), gingival hyperplasia |
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Term
| which brand of cyclosporine is preferred |
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Definition
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Term
| OTC pain reliever is preferred for a renal transplant patient |
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Definition
| acetaminophen (do NOT use NSAIDs as the contribute to neurotox) |
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Term
| key patient counseling for tacrolimus |
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Definition
| consistent with food or empty stomach, best take on empty stomach "one hour prior or 2 hrs after meals,"...must take EVERY 12H, no grapefruit juice |
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Term
| side effects of tacrolimus |
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Definition
| nephrotox (CCB decrease risk), HTN, CNS tox, hair loss, gum hyperplasia, hyperlipidemia, GI electrolyte imbalances and many DDI's |
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Term
| monotherapy or dual therapy more common for preventing rejection |
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Definition
| 2-3 maintenance meds used, new protocol looking at 1-2 meds, eventually PT can move to 1 med (hopefully...) |
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Term
| sirolimus liquid has poor taste, alternative? |
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Definition
| ice water or very cold OJ helps with taste |
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Term
| steroid SE's are of particular issue for children |
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Definition
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Term
| 3 pre-treatment when patient is about to use thymoglobulin |
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Definition
| methylprednisolone, acetaminophen and diphenhydramine |
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