Tacrolimus : Before Using

Tacrolimus - Topical

Brand Names

Protopic Tacrolimus *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

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

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to tacrolimus. Also tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Tacrolimus ointment has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that tacrolimus taken orally causes birth defects. Tacrolimus taken orally has been associated with kidney problems and high potassium concentrations in the blood of newborn infants. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

Tacrolimus applied as a topical ointment may pass into the breast milk and may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies. It may be necessary for you to take another drug or to stop breast-feeding during treat. Be sure you have discussed the chance and benefits of the drug with your family doctor.

Use for Children

Some side effects may occur more or less often in child than they do in adult diseaseds. This drug has not been tested in child under 2 years of age.

Elderly care

Tacrolimus ointment has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

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. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

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

Chickenpox, existing or recent - including recent exposure
Herpes simplex virus infections - skin blisters
Varicella zoster virus infection - shingles Increased risk may be associated with these conditions

Skin infections, other Safety is unknown

Cancer of the lymph system May increase risk in transplant diseaseds receiving oral or injected immunosuppressant therapy and topical tacrolimus

Netherton's syndrome May cause too much of the tacrolimus to be absorbed into the body