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Tacrolimus IV

Generic Name: TACROLIMUS - INJECTION
Pronounced: (tack-row-LEE-muss)

Tacrolimus IV Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Tacrolimus IV Missed Dose

For the best possible benefit, it is important to receive each scheduled dose of this medication as directed. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.



Tacrolimus IV Notes

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., potassium levels, blood sugar, tacrolimus blood level, kidney/liver function) will be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

If you have had an organ transplant, it is recommended that you attend a transplant education class or support group. Learn the signs of organ rejection such as tenderness/pain around the transplanted organ, a feeling of being ill, or fever. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of these signs.

Tacrolimus IV Storage

Store the U.S. product between 41-77 degrees F (5-25 degrees C).

Store the Canadian product between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C).

The diluted medication should be stored in a glass or polyethylene container and used or discarded within 24 hours.

Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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