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  • Pharmacology
  • Transplant Medicine

Background:

  • Solid-organ transplantation requires a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Transplant nursing spans all phases of care, from evaluation to long-term maintenance.
  • Rapid advancements in transplantation necessitate updated nursing knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review commonly used immunosuppressive medications in solid-organ transplantation.
  • To provide practical guidance for nurses caring for transplant recipients.
  • To enhance understanding of transplant immunology and pharmacology for nurses.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of immunosuppressive medications.
  • Discussion of drug mechanisms, indications, side effects, and interactions.
  • Inclusion of practical tips for bedside nursing care and patient education.

Main Results:

  • Detailed review of antithymocyte globulins, basiliximab, alemtuzumab, corticosteroids, tacrolimus, cyclosporine, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil/sodium, sirolimus, everolimus, belatacept, IVIG, and rituximab.
  • Emphasis on nonoral drug administration, therapeutic drug monitoring, and patient monitoring.
  • Practical strategies for direct patient care and caregiver education.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses require specialized knowledge in transplant immunology and pharmacology.
  • Effective management of immunosuppressive therapy is crucial for transplant success.
  • This review serves as a resource for nurses in solid-organ transplant care.