Title

Monitoring of Nonsteroidal Immunosuppressive Drugs in Patients With Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Recipients

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

November 1, 2012

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

Immunosuppressive pharmacologic agents prescribed to patients with diffuse interstitial and inflammatory lung disease and lung transplant recipients are associated with potential risks for adverse reactions. Strategies for minimizing such risks include administering these drugs according to established, safe protocols; monitoring to detect manifestations of toxicity; and patient education. Hence, an evidence-based guideline for physicians can improve safety and optimize the likelihood of a successful outcome. To maximize the likelihood that these agents will be used safely, the American College of Chest Physicians established a committee to examine the clinical evidence for the administration and monitoring of immunosuppressive drugs (with the exception of corticosteroids) to identify associated toxicities associated with each drug and appropriate protocols for monitoring these agents.

Target Patient Population

Patients with interstitial/inflammatory lung disease or lung transplant recipients with immunosuppressants

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Hospital, Long term care, Operating and recovery room, Outpatient

Scope

Management, Treatment

Keywords

interstitial lung disease, immunosuppression, immunosuppressant, lung transplant, lung disease