Dose Optimization of Immunosuppressive Drugs (PHCL 439)
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Which drug is mentioned as an immunosuppressant in the text?

  • Cyclosporine (correct)
  • Ibuprofen
  • Metformin
  • Amoxicillin

What is the main cause of variability in pharmacological response to immunosuppressive drugs?

  • Variation in drug color
  • Variation in pharmacodynamics
  • Variation in drug brand
  • Variation in pharmacokinetics (correct)

What is the potential consequence of underexposure to immunosuppressive drugs?

  • Reduced toxicity
  • Increased efficacy
  • No effect on the patient
  • Lack of efficacy (correct)

Which term refers to the process of measuring drug levels to ensure appropriate dosing?

<p>Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dose optimization of immunosuppressive drugs?

<p>To achieve optimal drug levels for efficacy and safety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and sirolimus?

<p>Inhibition of calcineurin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of variability in pharmacokinetics of immunosuppressive drugs?

<p>It can lead to underexposure or over-exposure, affecting drug efficacy and causing toxicity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for immunosuppressive drugs?

<p>To individualize drug dosage based on drug levels in the blood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of immunosuppressive drugs in solid organ transplantation?

<p>Prevention of acute rejection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern regarding variability in pharmacological response to immunosuppressive drugs?

<p>Underexposure leading to lack of efficacy or over-exposure causing toxicity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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