4 July 2024
Drug interactions are often observed in transplant patients due to polypharmacy. Following transplantation, patients are required to take an initial medication regimen comprising a calcineurin inhibitor, an antiproliferative agent and a corticosteroid to prevent organ rejection. In addition, prophylactic anti-infectives, stress ulcer prophylaxis and maintenance medications for underlying chronic diseases contribute to the typical drug regimen of a transplant patient.
This lecture will discuss the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) principles of immunosuppressants (IS) and provide insights into navigating drug interactions, including dose adjustments, therapeutic drug monitoring and alternative therapies. Pharmacists will be equipped to optimise drug therapy to ensure patient safety and efficacy in the face of complex drug regimens.
After the lecture, the participants will be able to gain an understanding on:
- PK and PD principles of IS
- Common drug-drug and drug-food interactions with IS
- Strategies to navigate drug interactions
Click here for more lecture details.
To register (internet access is required), scan the QR code or click on the web link. Registration closes on 14 June 2024, Friday.
Upon registration, participants agreed to PGAHI Terms & Conditions. Kindly note that PGAHI reserves the right of final decision on lecture registration.
Lecture Details
Date:
4 July 2024, Thursday
Timing:
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Duration:
60 minutes
Fees:
Complimentary
Platform:
Zoom Cloud Meetings
Registration Closing Date:
14 June 2024, Friday
Target Audience:
Pharmacists
(Zoom Capacity: 500)
This lecture will be conducted via Zoom Cloud Meetings app. For ease of accessing the lecture, please download/update Zoom Cloud Meetings app. Details of the lecture meeting link will be sent to the successful registrants nearer the lecture date.)
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