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August 13, 2026Indian Journal of NephrologyOpen Access

Tacrolimus Toxicity Presenting As Acute Peroneal Neuropathy in a Kidney Transplant Recipient: A Case Report

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ABAnubhav BansalPPPallavi PrasadHVHimanshu Verma

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Overview

Case report demonstrates acute foot drop from tacrolimus toxicity in kidney transplant, suggesting need for careful monitoring.

Key Points

  • To highlight tacrolimus-induced neuropathy as a potential complication in kidney transplant recipients.
  • Case report on a kidney transplant recipient with acute foot drop due to high tacrolimus levels.
  • Dose adjustment of tacrolimus was made to manage the toxicity.
  • The patient experienced acute foot drop following supratherapeutic tacrolimus levels.
  • Complete recovery of foot drop occurred after dose adjustment.

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Bansal et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76c82b0e0cff3f64078bhttps://doi.org/10.25259/ijn_69_2026
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