Ciclosporine
Evidence-based neurology checklist on ciclosporine: Baseline assessments Full blood count (FBC) Renal function tests: this must be normal on two occasions Liver function test (LFT) Blood pressure (BP): this should be <140/90 mmHg on two occasions 2 weeks apart Fasting lipids Dosing Monitoring…
Baseline assessments
- Full blood count (FBC)
- Renal function tests: this must be normal on two occasions
- Liver function test (LFT)
- Blood pressure (BP): this should be <140/90 mmHg on two occasions 2 weeks apart
- Fasting lipids
Dosing
Monitoring blood tests
Monitoring frequency
Contraindications
Precautions
Things to avoid
Complications
Indications for withholding Ciclosporin
Synonym
References
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