Abstract
Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant agent utilized for solid organ transplantations. It has been associated with rare neurotoxic effects. This case highlights one possible delayed neurotoxic effect. A 52-year-old lady on tacrolimus (3 mg daily) among her immunosuppressive regimen for her kidney transplant 16 year ago. She presented with unilateral left paracentral black dots progressing over a week, associated with periorbital and temporal pain. The patient was diagnosed with left papillitis. Tacrolimus was tapered and then changed to cyclosporine. However, patient did not show any improvement of any parameter. Reports have indicated such neurotoxic effects with Tacrolimus use. Here, the report emphasizes on the unilateral optic neuropathic effect of tacrolimus even after one decade.
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- Received April 1, 2019.
- Accepted August 27, 2019.
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