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Tacrolimus - Systemic

Brand Names

Prograf
Tacrolimus *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
*** Additional Information

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For tacrolimus, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your health care professional if you have ever had any unusual or allergy to tacrolimus. Always if you will be receiving this drug by injection, tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as castor oil.

Pregnancy care

Some women have become pregnant and had babies while receiving tacrolimus after an organ transplantation. Some of the newborn babies had temporary kidney problems after birth. Some babies were born prematurely.

Breast-feeding problem

Tacrolimus passes into breast milk. There is a risk that it causes the same side effects in the baby that it does in the mother. It may be necessary for you to stop breast-feeding during treat.

Use for Children

This drug does not cause various types of side effects or problems in child than it does in adults, although some side effects may occur more or less often than they do in adult diseaseds.

Elderly care

There is no special info comparing the use of tacrolimus in the elderly with the use in other age groups. Tacrolimus is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people. However, older diseaseds may need lower doses of tacrolimus.

Dental The effects of tacrolimus may cause increased infections and delayed healing. Dental work, whenever possible, must be completed prior to beginning this drug.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking tacrolimus, it is especially important that your health care professional knows if you are taking any of the following:

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of tacrolimus. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:








  

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