Renal transplant recipients
Kidney transplant recipients take long-term immunosuppressants (commonly tacrolimus or cyclosporine + mycophenolate + steroids, sometimes mTOR inhibitors like sirolimus/everolimus). Dental relevance: (1) MAJOR drug-drug interactions with tacrolimus/cyclosporine via CYP3A4 (macrolides, azole antifungals), (2) NSAIDs worsen calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity, (3) higher infection risk with atypical presentation, (4) need for careful communication with transplant team, and (5) oral manifestations of immunosuppression (opportunistic infections, drug-related changes).
The full condition entry includes
- Safe vs avoid lists: antibiotics, analgesics, local anesthetics
- Vasoconstrictor limits and treatment modifications
- Pre/intra/post-op monitoring and deferral criteria
- Emergency management, explained for study
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