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Taking immunosupressive medicine after kidney transplant can cause rise in ast(sgot), alt(sgpt), ggtp and alp level or not?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Please Clarify: I am sorry, but you need to be specific with the names of the medications you are concerned about.

Answered 11/11/2020

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Liver function eleva: Depending upon the type and combination of immunosuppressives elevated liver function tests can be seen but hepatitis must be excluded. Nephrotoxicity is the main culprit.

Answered 2/5/2014

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A member asked:

Taking immunosupressive medicine after kidney transplant can cause rise in ast(sgot), alt(sgpt), ggtp and alp level or not?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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