Prophylaxis of fungal infections in liver transplant patients

New data presented at the 16th Congress of the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) demonstrate that in liver transplant patients, initiating ADVAGRAF™ prolonged-release capsules (tacrolimus) therapy immediately post transplant, at a dose 25% lower than the upper recommended limit,(8) in combination with basiliximab, results in significantly better renal function and a lower incidence of acute organ rejection when compared with standard dose ADVAGRAF therapy.(9) Furthermore, delaying the introduction of ADVAGRAF post transplant gives no additional advantage in terms of renal function.(9)
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