What is Tacrolimus?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: TacrolimusBrand:
Tacrolimus (FK506) is an immunosuppressant agent. Taken orally or by injection it is used to prevent organ rejection in heart, kidney, or liver transplant recipients. Used as a topical skin product it is used for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
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How do members experience Tacrolimus?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevent organ rejection | 932 | 134 | |
| Kidney transplant | 93 | 32 | |
| Vitiligo | 34 | 0 | |
| Liver transplant | 22 | 7 | |
| Lung transplant | 22 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Tremor in hands | 26 | |
| Hair loss | 22 | |
| Fatigue | 11 | |
| Hair thinning | 10 | |
| Shakiness | 10 | |
| Shaky hands | 9 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 20 | |
| Moderate | 54 | |
| Mild | 79 | |
| None | 57 |
Member evaluations
h
hammertime
evaluated on Aug 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Prevent organ rejection: Major
- Side effects: Mild
CCheguis
evaluated on Aug 09, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for transplant rejection prevention: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
gratefull07
evaluated on Jul 11, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for kidney transplant: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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