Research Progress in Tacrolimus Used in Children with Refractory Nephrotic Syndrome / 中国药师

ABSTRACT

Tacrolimus is a kind of calcineurin inhibitor ( CNI) , and it is a novel immunosuppressant with similar efficacy to ciclos-porin. This paper reviewed the recent advances in the treatment of refractory nephrotic syndrome in children with tacrolimus, including the comparison of efficacy, dosage, adverse effects and clinical evaluation with the other immunosuppressive agents such as ciclosporin and mycophenolate mofetil in order to provide reference for clinics.