Envarsus XR in Lung Transplant

Envarsus XR is an FDA-approved drug for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in de novo kidney transplant patients or in kidney transplant patients converted from IR tacrolimus when used with other immunosuppressants. Envarsus XR is a novel extended-release formulation of tacrolimus created using MeltDose technology. Envarsus XR is available in tablet form. It is available in 0.75, 1, and 4 mg tablets.

Historical cohort of 20 subjects who will be maintained on IR tacrolimus following transplant. Dosing will be converted on an individual basis (Capsules: 0.5 mg, 1 mg and 5 mg or Injection: 5 mg) . All patients will be initiated on IR tacrolimus either under the tongue (sublingual) or as a solution given through a tube placed through the nose into the stomach, which is standard of care for all lung transplant recipients.