tacrolimus and Optic-Neuropathy--Ischemic

Topics: Cyclosporine; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Kidney Transplantation; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Middle Aged; Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic; Tacrolimus; Vision Disorders; Visual Acuity; Visual Fields; Withholding Treatment

Tacrolimus is commonly used as an immunosuppressant in organ transplantation. Although it is well tolerated, visual loss has been known as a rare but serious complication of this drug. We report a woman developing visual complaints while on tacrolimus therapy for nephrotic syndrome. Omission of the drug led to partial visual field recovery. Visual complications in patients receiving tacrolimus should alert the treating physicians for timely discontinuation of the drug.

Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Nephrotic Syndrome; Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic; Prednisolone; Tacrolimus; Vision, Low; Withholding Treatment

Topics: Adult; Graft Rejection; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Intestine, Small; Male; Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic; Organ Transplantation; Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome; Tacrolimus; Treatment Outcome; Withholding Treatment

Topics: Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Liver Transplantation; Male; Middle Aged; Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic; Tacrolimus; Treatment Outcome