Abstract
BackgroundsTacrolimus is a cornerstone of posttransplantation immunosuppressive regimens. Despite routine monitoring, the efficacy of its trough concentrations in reflecting drug concentration fluctuations is limited. Intrapatient variability (IPV) emerges as a novel monitoring marker for predicting clinical outcomes. However, understanding the factors affecting IPV and assessing interventions to address it remain enigmatic, posing a conundrum in clinical management. ObjectivesThis systematic review aimed to investigate a spectrum of factors affecting IPV and assess the effect of strategic interventions, thereby charting a course for enhanced clinical stewardship. MethodsWe electronically searched of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases for studies investigating factors and interventions affecting IPV up to October 2023. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data, and assessed quality, using RevMan 5.4.1 software for meta-analysis. ResultsA total of 15 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), 34 cohort studies, and 20 self-controlled studies were included. The results indicated that IPV was significantly higher in cytochrome P450 3A5 (CYP3A5) expressers, nonadherent patients, patients taking proton pump inhibitors or statins, and Black or African American recipients, whereas recipients consuming extended-release formulation exhibited lower IPV. Additionally, the participation of pharmacists had a positive effect on improving IPV. ConclusionsFactors affecting IPV encompassed genotype, formulation, adherence, drug combinations, and ethnicity, with each factor exerting varying degrees of effect. Identifying these factors was crucial for developing targeted intervention strategies. While the participation of pharmacists held a promise in improving IPV, further investigation of interventions such as mobile technology, educational measures to enhance adherence, and personalized dosing regimens was warranted.
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