European best practice guidelines for renal transplantation. Section IV: Long-term management of the transplant recipient. IV.9.2. Haematological complications. Leukopenia

Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2002:17 Suppl 4:49.

Abstract

GUIDELINE: Because leukopenia is relatively common after kidney transplantation, regular screening and careful evaluation of its causes are recommended. Azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil may lead to leukopenia. The combination of allopurinol and azathioprine should be avoided. Leukopenia is often associated with viral infections.

Publication types

  • Guideline
  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Azathioprine / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Leukopenia / etiology*
  • Mycophenolic Acid / adverse effects
  • Mycophenolic Acid / analogs & derivatives

Substances

  • Mycophenolic Acid
  • Azathioprine