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Which drug is mentioned as an immunosuppressant in the text?
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?
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?
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?
Which term refers to the process of measuring drug levels to ensure appropriate dosing?
What is the purpose of dose optimization of immunosuppressive drugs?
What is the purpose of dose optimization of immunosuppressive drugs?
What is the mechanism of action of cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and sirolimus?
What is the mechanism of action of cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and sirolimus?
What is the significance of variability in pharmacokinetics of immunosuppressive drugs?
What is the significance of variability in pharmacokinetics of immunosuppressive drugs?
What is the purpose of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for immunosuppressive drugs?
What is the purpose of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for immunosuppressive drugs?
What is the role of immunosuppressive drugs in solid organ transplantation?
What is the role of immunosuppressive drugs in solid organ transplantation?
What is the main concern regarding variability in pharmacological response to immunosuppressive drugs?
What is the main concern regarding variability in pharmacological response to immunosuppressive drugs?