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Tacrolimus

Tacrolimus

What is Tacrolimus used for?

Tacrolimus is used with other medications to prevent rejection of a kidney, heart, liver, or lung transplant. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own.

CHEMICAL NAME

Tacrolimus (ta-KROE-li-mus)

DRUG TYPE

Transplant

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Tacrolimus Frequently Asked Questions

This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.

This drug may also be used for a certain type of bowel condition (fistulizing Crohn's disease) in people who cannot take or have not been successfully treated by the usual treatment.

Tacrolimus Dosage and Form Information

Capsule

Ointment