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Tacrolimus

Tacrolimus

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This is an immunosupressive drug used after organ transplantation or to sometimes treat refractory effects of organ/bone marrow transplantation.

Dr. Alan Mindlin reviewed this

52 years experience

Brands

Advagraf • Prograf

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Itching or burning
Tremor
Pain
Joint pains
Cough
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fever
Itchy rash
Heartburn
Headache
Paresthesia
Burning sensation
Red skin
Loss of strength
Loss of appetite
Skin redness or irritation
Numbness or tingling
Rash
Allergic reaction
Itchy skin
Reduced appetite
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Swollen glands

Treats

Eczema
Condition
Dyshidrotic eczema
Allergy
Hives (urticaria)
Allergy
Keratosis pilaris
Condition
Myositis
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A 44-year old asked:

What is tacrolimus?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can you tell me more about tacrolimus, prograf ?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is it safe to use tacrolimu twice a day for 3 months?

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A 44-year old asked:

Prograf (tacrolimus) causes what sort of side effects?

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A 73-year old male asked:

Does Moringa powder interfere with prograf-Tacrolimus?

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A 58-year old female asked:

What are the long term side effects of daily doses of prograf?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Taking Prograf XL, 0.5 mg twice daily. Tacrolimus level <2 ng/ml (ref: 5-20 ng/ml). What can cause my tacrolimus to be below the desired range?

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A 35-year old asked:

Eczema - does tacrolimus work?

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A 37-year old asked:

Could i buy prograf without prescription?

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A 35-year old asked:

For post kidney transplants, what is your duration of prograf use?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Does xanax have any interference with tacrolimus? If so can you name them please?

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A 30-year old asked:

Husband takes prograf and may have cancer; will cancers spread quickly on prograf?

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A 47-year old female asked:

I've had diarrhea for 3 weeks and was wondering if I need to have my tacrolimus level checked? I'm on Advagraf and have been reading that diarrhea could significantly affect tacrolimus levels.

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A 32-year old male asked:

Does tacrolimus ointment cause tumor or malignancies?

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A 44-year old asked:

How long has prograf been around for transplant patients?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can you tell me about it's like to try protopic (tacrolimus) for psoriasis?

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A 47-year old asked:

I was wondering what are indications and side effects of tacrolimus prescription?

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A 33-year old asked:

What can happen to someone on immunosuppressants like prograf, if hanging around someone with the flu?

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A 50-year old asked:

I'm on tacrolimus. The hospital has sent me a appoimntent for dermatoligest. I have good skin so what could it b?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

What to do if I am on tacrolimus the hospital has sent me a appoiment for dermatoligest I have good skin. I want to no why?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Why does the metrodinazole cream takes effect so low, while other creams (like tacrolimus) work on my skin after just a few days using? I have bad p&p

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A 39-year old asked:

Eczema - does protopic ointment (tacrolimus) work?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can prograf cause tinnitus as a side effect and make you have trouble hearing?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Does raisins(dry grapes) effect on tacrolimus level? N any other fruits are there dat effect on tac level?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 51-year old male asked:

My wife has lichen planis for the 2nd time which isnt responding to treatment. My question concerns tacrolimus. How effective is it?

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A 19-year old female asked:

For how long i should keep the Tacrolimus ointment0.03% on? My doc suggested me to use it twice a day but didnt tell me how long should it be there on the affected area. I've white patches near my lips?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can prednisone and prograf repair my kidney?

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A 35-year old asked:

Tacrolimus makes my hands shake like crazy. What do I do?

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A 58-year old male asked:

Can i take moringa oleifera with prograf and cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil) ?

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A 29-year old male asked:

Is it okay to apply tacrolimus 0.1% on the anus for irritation? With IBS I get frequent irritations.

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