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Prograf

(tacrolimus)

Prograf (Tacrolimus) belongs to the class of medications called immunosuppressants. It is used in addition to other medications to prevent the body's rejection of an allogeneic (from a donor) transplanted kidney, liver, or heart or treat the body's rejection of a transplanted kidney or liver.

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Capsule

0.5MG, 1MG, 5MG

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For kidney, liver, or heart transplant patients, the dose of Prograf (Tacrolimus) varies according to the circumstances and will be determined by your doctor. If you are unable to take capsules, the medication may be delivered by slow injection into a vein at the hospital.

Prograf (Tacrolimus) is usually taken every 12 hours. You should try to take your doses of Prograf (Tacrolimus) at the same time every day. The doses should be spaced as evenly throughout the day as possible. Ask your transplant nurse or pharmacist about a dosing schedule that fits your lifestyle.

Prograf (Tacrolimus) may be taken with or without food, but it is best to be consistent. Prograf (Tacrolimus) should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. The capsules should be swallowed whole and not cut, crushed, or chewed.

For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, the recommended adult dose of Prograf (Tacrolimus) is 3 mg, taken once a day. People taking Prograf (Tacrolimus) for rheumatoid arthritis must be regularly monitored by their doctor for side effects.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to take Prograf (Tacrolimus) exactly as prescribed by the doctor. If even a few doses of Prograf (Tacrolimus) are missed, your body may reject your transplanted organ. If you miss a dose of Prograf (Tacrolimus), do not try to catch up on your own, but call your doctor or pharmacist immediately for advice. Ask your doctor ahead of time what you should do about missed doses. Be sure to order your medication refills well ahead of time.

Prograf (Tacrolimus) is often given with other medications. Make sure you talk to your doctor about whether you need to stop or continue taking any other immunosuppressive medications.

Store Prograf (Tacrolimus) at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

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