SIROLIMUS ALLOWS EARLY CYCLOSPORINE WITHDRAWAL IN RENAL TRANSPLANTATION RESULTING IN IMPROVED RENAL FUNCTION AND LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE1,2,10

Abstract

Sirolimus, CsA, and steroids for 3 months posttransplant, followed by elimination of CsA, is a safe and effective alternative to continuous therapy with sirolimus, CsA, and steroids that can result in better renal function and lower blood pressure.