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What is the generic name?
TACROLIMUS
What is the Trade Name for TACROLIMUS?
Tacrolimus
What are the Indications for TACROLIMUS?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tacrolimus capsule is a calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult patients receiving allogeneic liver, kidney, heart or lung transplants, and pediatric patients receiving allogeneic liver transplants in combination with other immunosuppressants. (1.1) 1.1 Prophylaxis of Organ Rejection in Kidney, Liver, Heart, or Lung Transplant Tacrolimus capsules are indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection, in adult patients receiving allogeneic kidney transplant [see Clinical Studies (14.1)], liver transplants [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. Additional pediatric use information is approved for Astellas Pharma US, Inc.’s Prograf (tacrolimus) products. However, due to Astellas Pharma US, Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
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