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Tacrolimus

· Trade name
Protopic

· Generic Name
TACROLIMUS

· Drug Class
Immunosuppressant medication
Anti-transplant rejection medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits immune system.
Medication inhibits T-lymphocyte (white blood cell) activation

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
bone marrow toxicity
cancer
diabetes mellitus
heart damage
high blood pressure
infections
kidney toxicity
never toxicity
seizures

· Common Side Effects
anemia
diabetes
diarrhea
cough
edema
fever
headache
insomnia
itch
high blood pressure
infection
joint pain
kidney damage
liver damage
loss of appetite
nausea
stomach ache
tremor

Posted on May 28, 2009