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Tacrolimus severe overdosage after intake of masked grapefruit in orange marmalade

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We thank Dr. Vagneur and Pr. Descotes for helpful comments.

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  1. Department of Pharmacy, Croix-Rousse Hospital, 69004, Lyon, France

    Delphine Peynaud & Bruno Charpiat

  2. Regional Pharmacovigilance Center, 69003, Lyon, France

    Thierry Vial

  3. Cardiovascular Function Tests Unit, Cardiology Hospital, 69003, Lyon, France

    Michel Gallavardin

  4. Transplant Unit, Croix-Rousse Hospital, 69004, Lyon, France

    Christian Ducerf

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DP and BC conceived the idea, prepared the manuscript, reviewed the literature and edited the report. TV provided expert guidance throughout the preparation of the manuscript and reviewed the report. MG and CD were responsible for the patient care. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.

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Peynaud, D., Charpiat, B., Vial, T. et al. Tacrolimus severe overdosage after intake of masked grapefruit in orange marmalade. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 63, 721–722 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00228-007-0323-3

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