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. 2001 Apr 7;322(7290):845–847. doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7290.845
Drug Side effect Monitoring
Cyclosporin Neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, hypertension, hirsutism, gum hyperplasia, diabetes Drug concentrations
Tacrolimus Nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity, hair loss, hypertension, diabetes Drug concentrations
Azathioprine Leucopenia, hair loss White blood cell count
Mycophenolate mofetil Gastrointestinal upset, leucopenia White blood cell count andgastrointestinal symptoms
Steroids Osteoporosis, diabetes, cushingoid face, hypertension Symptoms
General Infections, malignancy Liver and renal function tests, regular follow up, and high index of suspicion