Prograf® ,
Tacrolimus
Disease
Crohn's disease
,
Ulcerative colitis
,
Drug Class
Immunomodulators
Delivery Method
Oral
or
IV
or
Brand name:
Prograf®
,
Drug name:
Tacrolimus
Recommendations for pregnancy
Use if mother's health mandates
Recommendations for breastfeeding
Limited human data: potential toxicity
Most common side effects
Headache, hypertension, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, dizziness, weakness, back or joint pain, burning, numbness, pain or tingling in the hands or feet, rash, and itching
Other
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking tacrolimus. There is a small risk of infections, skin cancer, kidney dysfunction; close monitoring is needed.
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Immunomodulators