Tacrolimus Raw Material Drug Injection Powder For Immune System Rejection Reducing

Injection Tacrolimus CAS 104987-11-3 Reduce Immune System Rejection Medical Powder
 
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Tacrolimus Description

A potent immunosuppressant macrolide compound isolated from a bacterium. Tacrolimus is effective inreducing the risk of rejection of solid-organ transplants especially liver transplants. It has been successfully used as amonotherapy to prevent graft rejections and has virtually eliminated immunosuppression-related morbidity. It has also beenfound useful in ointment form for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in which it has been found as effectiveas strong topic steroids.

Tacrolimus Usage 

1. Tacrolimus is used together with other medicines to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (eg, kidney, liver, orheart). This medicine may be used with steroids, azathioprine, basiliximab, or mycophenolate mofetil. Tacrolimus belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents.
2. When a patient receives an organ transplant, the body's white blood cells will try to get rid of (reject) the transplanted organ.Tacrolimus works by suppressing the immune system to prevent the white blood cells from trying to get rid of the transplanted organ.
3. Tacrolimus is a very strong medicine. It can cause side effects that can be very serious, such as kidney problems. It may also decrease the body's ability to fight infections. You and your doctor should talk about the benefits of this medicine as well as the risks of using it.

4. Tacrolimus is used for the prevention of rejection of transplanted kidneys, liver, or heart.

5. It can be combined with steroids, azathioprine (Imuran Azasan) or mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept).

How to use Tacrolimus

1. Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually every 12 hours or as directed by your doctor. If you have nausea or an upset stomach, you may take this drug with food, although this may cause your body to absorb less of the drug. However, you must choose one way (with food or without food) and always take this medication the same way so that your body always absorbs the same amount of drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

2. Dosage is based on your weight, medical condition, blood test results (e.g., tacrolimustrough levels), and response to therapy.

3. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often without your doctor's approval. Your condition will not improve any faster and the risk of serious side effects may be increased. Also, do not stop taking this medication without your doctor's approval.