Dear Colleagues
We are noticing a large increase in FK506 requests as new renal transplant
patients seem to be started on this immune suppressant as the drug of
choice.
The requests for blood levels (*3 per week) seems disproportionate to need
as our population of patients seems to be well controlled in respect of
therapeutic levels.
Weeks post-tx or conversion Recommended trough level (mg/ml)
0 - 12 10
- 20
12 - 24 10
- 15
> 24 5
- 10
Does anyone have a (hopefully evidence based) protocol for dosing /
monitoring they would be prepared to share.
Many thanks in anticipation
John
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