The Importance of Medication Adherence in Transplant Patients

This chapter discusses the importance of transplant patients taking their medications and immunosuppression on time, emphasizing the risk of rejection and the development of de novo donor-specific antibodies (DSA) if doses are missed. It also highlights the significance of involving the transplant nephrology team for consultation on drug-drug interactions and the effects of various medications on tacrolimus and mycophenolate levels in post-kidney transplant patients. Additionally, the chapter addresses the formation of new donor-specific antibodies, the significance of consulting the transplant team when patients are admitted, and the approach to diagnosing and managing acute kidney injury in transplant patients.