TACROLIMUS (Protopic) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

TACROLIMUS

What is the Trade Name for TACROLIMUS?

Protopic

What are the Indications for TACROLIMUS?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Protopic ¬Æ Ointment, both 0.03% and 0.1% for adults, and only 0.03% for children aged 2 to 15 years, is indicated as second-line therapy for the short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in non-immunocompromised adults and children who have failed to respond adequately to other topical prescription treatments for atopic dermatitis, or when those treatments are not advisable. Protopic ¬Æ Ointment is not indicated for children younger than 2 years of age (see boxed WARNING , WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS : Pediatric Use ).

 

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