Abstract
This case discusses an interaction between tacrolimus and nicardipine. Tacrolimus is a cytochrome P450 3A4 substrate and nicardipine is a 3A4 inhibitor. The interaction resulted in tacrolimus toxicity. The pharmacokinetics of nicardipine are also discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | A Case Approach to Perioperative Drug-Drug Interactions |
| Publisher | Springer New York |
| Pages | 569-571 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781461474951 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781461474944 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 15 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine