Review Article

Practical Guidelines: Lung Transplantation in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis

Table 4

Cyclosporin and Tacrolimus can be monitored by trough levels.

Posttransplant periodCyclosporin A (ng/mL)*#Tacrolimus (ng/mL)*#

0–2 weeks300–35010–15
3–8 weeks250–30010–15
2-3 month200–25010–15
3–6 month190–25010–15
6–12 month150–2005–10
>1 year150–2005–10

Please note that reference values for drug levels are given as guidance only and may vary between centers. Patient-specific drug levels have to be taken into account.
#In some centres postdose levels are monitored. Specific reference values are necessary.