Assuring the Proper Analytical Performance of Measurement Procedures for Immunosuppressive Drug Concentrations in Clinical Practice: Recommendations of the International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology Immunosuppressive Drug Scientific Committee

Ther Drug Monit. 2016 Apr;38(2):170-89. doi: 10.1097/FTD.0000000000000269.

Abstract

Monitoring immunosuppressive drugs (ISDs) in blood or plasma is still a key therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) application in clinical settings. Narrow target ranges and severe side effects at drug underexposure or overexposure make accurate and precise measurements a must. This overview prepared by the Immunosuppressive Drugs Scientific Committee of the International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology is intended to serve as a summary and guidance document describing the current state-of-the-art in the TDM of ISDs.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Drug Monitoring*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / blood*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / pharmacokinetics*

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents