| Category of Drug | Tacrolimus is Immunosuppressives Drug |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Tacrolimus is used for 1. Prophylaxis of organ rejection in patients receiving allogeneic 2. Tacrolimus ointment is indicated for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis |
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| Available dosage forms | 1. TABLETS 2. CAPSULES 3. OINTMENTS 4. INJECTIONS |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to tacrolimus |
| Precautions | 1. Monitoring of blood trough serum concentrations for the prevention of organ rejection and to reduce drug-related toxicity 2. Pregnancy 3. Interactions |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Nephrotoxicity 2. Neurotoxicity 3. Hyperbolicemia 4. Hypertension 5. Hyperkalemia 6. Gastrointestinal disturbances |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
