Tacrolimus
- Generic Name
- Tacrolimus
- Brand Names
- Advagraf, Astagraf, Envarsus, Modigraf, Prograf, Protopic, Tacforius
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C44H69NO12
- CAS Number
- 104987-11-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- Y5L2157C4J
- Background
Tacrolimus (also FK-506 or Fujimycin) is an immunosuppressive drug whose main use is after organ transplant to reduce the activity of the patient's immune system and so the risk of organ rejection. It is also used in a topical preparation in the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis, severe refractory uveitis after bone marrow transplants, and the skin condi...
- Indication
Immediate-release formulations of tacrolimus are indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult and pediatric patients receiving allogeneic liver, kidney, heart, or lung transplants, in combination with other immunosuppressants. Extended-release formulations of tacrolimus are indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult and pediatric ...
- Associated Conditions
- Graft-versus-host Disease (GVHD), Heart Transplant Rejection, Kidney Transplant Rejection, Liver Transplant Rejection, Lung Transplant Rejection, Oral Lichen Planus, Psoriasis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Severe Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo, Moderate Atopic dermatitis
- Associated Therapies
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