TACROLIMUS EXTENDED-RELEASE CAPSULES (ASTAGRAF XL) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

TACROLIMUS EXTENDED-RELEASE CAPSULES

What is the Trade Name for TACROLIMUS EXTENDED-RELEASE CAPSULES?

ASTAGRAF XL

What are the Indications for TACROLIMUS EXTENDED-RELEASE CAPSULES?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ASTAGRAF XL ¬Æ is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in kidney transplant patients in combination with other immunosuppressants in adult and pediatric patients who can swallow capsules intact [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 ) and Clinical Studies ( 14.1 ), ( 14.2 )]. ASTAGRAF XL is a calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in kidney transplant patients in combination with other immunosuppressants in adult and pediatric patients who can swallow capsules intact. ( 1 , 8.4 , 14.1 , 14.2 )

 

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