TACROLIMUS (Prograf) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

TACROLIMUS

What is the Trade Name for TACROLIMUS?

Prograf

What are the Indications for TACROLIMUS?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PROGRAF is a calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant 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. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Prophylaxis of Organ Rejection in Kidney, Liver, Heart , or Lung Transplant PROGRAF ¬Æ is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection, in adult and pediatric patients receiving allogeneic kidney transplant [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )], liver transplant [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )], heart transplant [see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 )], or lung transplant [see Clinical Studies ( 14.4 )] in combination with other immunosuppressants.

 

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