What is calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity?
Calcineurin inhibitors, such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus, can cause Calcineurin Inhibitor Nephrotoxicity (CIN). These drugs are typically used in transplant patients as immunosuppressants. Calcium channel blockers may be used in acute CIN and other agents are being studied for chronic CIN.
How do members experience calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity*
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity*
Who has calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 1 |