Current immunosuppressive agents in pediatric renal transplantation: Efficacy, side-effects and utilization.

Smith JM, Nemeth TL, McDonald RA. Current immunosuppressive agents in pediatric renal transplantation: Efficacy, side-effects and utilization.Pediatr Transplantation 2004: 8: 445–453.© 2004 Blackwell MunksgaardAdvances in immunosuppressive therapy over the past decade have led to dramatic improvements in graft survival. The immunosuppression that is used is center-dependent and is constantly evolving with the development of new medications. The goal remains to find the best combination that will optimize graft survival, while minimizing the adverse effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]