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Tacrol is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Tacrol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Tacrol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Tacrol safe for pregnant women?
Tacrol can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Tacrol, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tacrol safe during breastfeeding?
Tacrol may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Tacrol, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Tacrol.
What is the effect of Tacrol on the Kidneys?
Tacrol may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tacrol on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Tacrol. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Tacrol on the Heart?
Effects of Tacrol on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.
Tacrol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tacrol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tacrol habit forming or addictive?
Tacrol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Tacrol does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Tacrol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tacrol is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tacrol
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tacrol and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tacrol
Taking alcohol with Tacrol can be dangerous.
Tacrol is a brand name of tacrolimus and it is available in the form of a capsule, granules for oral suspension, an extended-release tablet, injectables, and ointment. It belongs to the class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. Tacrol is a prescription drug that is used to prevent the rejection of organ transplants (liver and kidney). The topical form of Tacrol is used to treat eczema.
Yes, Tacrol may cause diarrhea. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
Tacrol work by reducing the activity of the immune system so it cannot attack the transplanted organ. Hence in this way, it prevents the rejection of organ transplants.
Take Tacrol as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Tacrol may cause a headache. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prograf® (tacrolimus)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 881
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1165-1167