Tacrolimus Oral
Generic Name: TACROLIMUS - ORAL
Pronounced: (tack-row-LEE-muss)
Tacrolimus Oral Uses
Tacrolimus is used with other medications to prevent
rejection of a kidney, heart, or liver 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.
How To Use Tacrolimus Oral
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.
Dosage is based on your weight, medical condition, blood
test results (e.g., tacrolimus trough levels), and response to
therapy.
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.
Take this medication regularly in order to get the most
benefit from it. It is important to take all doses on time to keep the amount
of medicine in your body at a constant level. Remember to take it at the same
times each day.
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while
being treated with this medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
Grapefruit can increase the amount of certain medications in your bloodstream.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Inform your doctor if your condition
worsens.
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