Tacroz Ointment 20 gm

Uses

Tacrolimus is generally used in treatment for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients.

Side Effects

• Diarrhoea
• Increased glucose level in blood
• Increased thirst
• Kidney damage
• Liver damage
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting

How to use

Use it as advised by your doctor or For directions before use, please check the label. Tacrolimus is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.Avoid Tacrolimus with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

How it works

Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant. In organ transplant patients, it works by suppressing your body’s immune response helping your body to accept the new organ as if it were your own. In allergic eye disease, it works by decreasing the production of chemicalsls (eg. histamine) that cause allergic eye symptoms such as inflammation (redness and swelling).

Faqs

Q. Is Tacrolimus nephrotoxic or cytotoxic?
Tacrolimus may cause destruction of certain types of cells (cytotoxic) and may impair kidney function (nephrotoxic). It is recommended to follow your doctor advice before using this medication.

Q. Is Tacrolimus safe?
Yes. Tacrolimus is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Does Tacrolimus cause diabetes, hair loss, tiredness, or depression?
Tacrolimus may cause diabetes, hair loss, tiredness, or depression. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Q. Is Tacrolimus a steroid?
Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant drug. It is not a steroid drug

Q. Is Tacrolimus the same as Prograf?
Yes. Progarf is a branded form of Tacrolimus available in the market

Q. Can I take Tacrolimus with omeprazole?
Omeprazole may increase the blood levels of Tacrolimus. It can be taken with omeprazole only if prescribed by your doctor

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