Tacrolimus works by decreasing cell activity in the body's immune system which helps to slow down the growth of atopic dermatitis (eczema) on your skin
Oct 3, 2023 · Drug/Substance Class or Name: Drug Interaction Effect: Recommendations: Grapefruit or grapefruit juice 2: May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e
See more This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants
Drug class: Calcineurin inhibitors J Code (medical billing code): J7507 (Per 1 mg, oral) Medically reviewed by Drugs
Drug class: Calcineurin inhibitors Medically reviewed by Drugs
Generic name: tacrolimus (oral/injection) [ ta-KROE-li-mus ] Drug class:
Most common side effects
A schematic representation of tacrolimus and cyclosporine disposition within the body is provided in Fig
The chance of skin cancer may be raised
Taking tacrolimus capsules at the same time each day helps to keep the amount of medicine in your body at a steady level
Patients receiving tacrolimus injection may show signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, including hives, rash, itching, and difficulty breathing or swallowing
Common side effects of tacrolimus (Prograf) include tremors, headache, diarrhea, and nausea
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Cyclosporine is a lipophilic cyclic peptide of 11 amino acids, while tacrolimus is a macrolide antibiotic
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur as a result of the use of this drug
Remicade has an average rating of 7
Drug Interaction Effect
When a patient receives an organ transplant, the body's white blood cells will try to get rid of (reject) the transplanted organ
Oral Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking tacrolimus
68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect
Calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) are a class of immunosuppressants utilized to effectively manage various autoimmune disorders, including, but not limited to, lupus nephritis, idiopathic inflammatory myositis, interstitial lung disease, and atopic dermatitis
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Tacrolimus is used with other medications to prevent rejection of a kidney, heart, liver, or lung transplant
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