There is growing interest in how the gut microbiome might modulate disease outcomes for those living with chronic kidney disease. Of particular interest in CKD,
Tag: Transplant
Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant that is frequently used post-kidney transplant (and is associated with hyperkalemia). I received this question on how eating impacts cyclosporine. To
In my practice I see a fair bit of hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia after kidney transplant. But why is this happening and what should I do
Mel from BC asks: Why does “tac” (tacrolimus) cause hyperkalemia? Do other medications in this family also cause hyperkalemia? My response “Tac”, or tacrolimus is