Tacrolimus, sold under the brand name Prograf among others, is an immunosuppressive drug. After an allogenic organ transplant, the risk of organ rejection is moderate; tacrolimus is used to lower the risk …

Dec 1, 2025 · 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 …

Tacrolimus (Astagraf XL, Envarsus XR, Prograf) is used along with other medications to prevent rejection (attack of a transplanted organ by the immune system of a person receiving the organ) in …

Jul 4, 2024 · Topical tacrolimus is commonly used for short-term treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, which is a type of eczema, in some people who do not have a weakened immune system. …

Jul 30, 2025 · Tacrolimus is used together with other medicines in people who have had a heart, kidney, liver, or lung transplant. Tacrolimus weakens your immune system to prevent your body from …

Tacrolimus, previously known as FK506, is a macrolide immunosuppressant produced by the bacteria Streptomyces tsukubaensis. Tacrolimus is used for the prevention of rejection of transplanted …

Dec 12, 2022 · Tacrolimus (Systemic Adult Medication This information from Lexicomp ® explains what you need to know about this medication, including what it’s used for, how to take it, its side effects, …

What is this medication? TACROLIMUS (ta KROE li mus) prevents the body from rejecting an organ transplant. It works by lowering the body's immune system response. This helps the body accept the …

Tacrolimus is a prescription medication indicated for preventing organ rejection in heart, kidney, liver, or lung transplants.

Nov 25, 2024 · Tacrolimus, previously known as FK506, is the active ingredient in Tacrolimus Capsules USP. Tacrolimus is a calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant produced by Streptomyces …