Abstract:Minimization of steroid therapy has always been one of the main objectives of immunosuppressive protocols after kidney transplantation, due to numerous side effects. The use of a further reduced daily dose of steroids is considered by many to be a fair compromise between toxicity and efficacy. Unfortunately, the great inter-individual variability of the pharmacokinetics of steroids does not prevent the appearance of major side effects in a variable percentage of patients, even with the low dose used. A drug in… Show more
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