Complications of Tacrolimus Therapy

Major Complications of Tacrolimus

• The American College of Chest Physicians guidelines report that new-onset diabetes occurred only in the tacrolimus group and not in the cyclosporine group of lung transplant patients 1

Clinical Implications

• Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is essential for patients on tacrolimus therapy, as recommended by clinical guidelines 3
• The American College of Chest Physicians is not mentioned in this context, however, the need for regular monitoring is also supported by 2