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World J Transplant. Aug 24, 2012; 2(4): 51-68
Published online Aug 24, 2012. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v2.i4.51
Table 4 Comparative adverse effects of prolonged release Tacrolimus and Tacrolimus (%)
ADRProlonged released TacrolimusTacrolimus twice daily
Gastrointestinal
Diarrhea45.344.3
Loose stools5.17.1
Metabolism and nutritional
Hyperlipidemia16.417.5
Diabetes mellitus14.011.3
Hyponatremia2.80.9
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis7.03.3
Gastroenteritis6.50.5
Peripheral edema35.534.9
Nervous system
Tremor35.034.4
Paraesthesia5.61.4
Vascular
Orthostatasis7.04.7
Lymphocele0.50.9
Psychiatric
Insomnia25.730.2
Skin
Alopecia6.57.1