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World J Hepatol. May 28, 2017; 9(15): 697-703
Published online May 28, 2017. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v9.i15.697
Table 3 Immunosuppressive drugs and metabolic side effects affecting post-liver transplantation cardiovascular risk[33]
DrugGroupSide effects
CorticosteroidsDyslipidemia ++
AHT +++
DM +++
Renal impairment -
Mycophenolate mofetilDe novo purine synthesis inhibitorDyslipidemia -
AHT -
DM -
Renal impairment -
CyclosporineCalcineurin inhibitorsDyslipidemia ++
TacrolimusAHT +++
DM ++
Renal impairment ++
SirolimusmTOR inhibitorsDyslipidemia +++
EverolimusAHT -
DM -
Renal impairment -