List of authors:

  • Jasmine Ching Shan Lii (Main Author)
  • Dr Norkasihan Ibrahim (Contributing Author)
  • Jaime Chan Yoke May (Contributing Author)
  • Choong Chiau Ling (Contributing Author)

This module has been reviewed by Dr Wong Hing Seng, Consultant Nephrologist.

Table of Contents.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

1.1 The Advantages and Challenges of Kidney Transplantation Over Dialysis
1.2 Basics in Transplant Immunology
1.3 Types of Kidney Transplant

At the end of this chapter, readers should be able to:

  • understand the advantages and challenges of kidney transplantation over dialysis
  • understand the basics of transplant immunology
  • types of available kidney transplant

 

Chapter 2 - Immunosuppressant in kidney transplant

2.1 Pharmacology of Immunosuppressant
2.2 Applied Therapeutics of Immunosuppressant

At the end of this chapter, readers should be able to understand:

  • mechanism of action for various immunosuppressant used in kidney transplant
  • applied therapeutics of immunosuppressant in the prevention and treatment of graft rejection

 

Chapter 3 - Post kidney transplant complications

3.1 Kidney Allograft Dysfunction
3.2 Opportunistic Infections
3.3 Adverse Drug Events

At the end of this chapter, readers should be able to:

  • understand the common complications post KT as a consequence of over immunosuppressant
  • understand the importance of prophylaxis and commonly used agents in prevention of post KT complications

 

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