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ArticleThe journal of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics : JPPT : the official journal of PPAG2024

Mycophenolate Metabolite Trough Concentrations Are Not Well Correlated With Dosing or Adverse Outcomes in Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients.

Maria Sedky Saad, Justin Chen, David Salerno, Heather Corbo

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Maria Sedky SaadDepartment of Pharmacy (MSS, DS, HC), NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.
Justin ChenDepartment of Pharmacy (JC), Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.
David SalernoDepartment of Pharmacy (MSS, DS, HC), NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.
Heather CorboDepartment of Pharmacy (MSS, DS, HC), NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.

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objectiveAlthough mycophenolate metabolite trough concentrations in serum are routinely obtained for pediatric orthotopic heart transplant (OHT) recipients, limited data support this practice. We sought to investigate the relationship of mycophenolic acid (MPA) and MPA glucuronide (MPAG) serum concentrations to dosing and adverse outcomes among pediatric OHT patients.

methodsThis retrospective study included OHT recipients ages 0 to 21 years who received mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) with MPA and MPAG serum trough concentration monitoring. The primary outcome was the relationship between MPA and MPAG serum concentrations and dosing. Secondary outcomes included the relationship of adverse outcomes to either MPA and MPAG concentrations or dosing.

resultsA total of 98 patients with 1287 MPA and MPAG trough serum concentrations (each) were included. The median initial MMF dose was 40.3 mg/kg/day (IQR, 35.12-51.83) and 1164.4 mg/m

conclusionsWe did not identify a correlation between mycophenolate serum trough concentrations and either adverse outcomes or dosing. Based on these results, we discourage routine monitoring of mycophenolate trough concentrations.

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adverse outcomesdrug monitoringheart transplantmycophenolatepediatricpharmacokinetic

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PMCPMC11163910

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