tacogen 1mg tab 50's

Highlights

• It is used with other medicines to lower the body’s natural immunity in patients who receive organ transplants (eg, kidney, heart, or liver)

Description

Tacogen 1mg tab 50'S

• Consist of tacrolimus.
• This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants.
• It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own.

Directions For Use

• Take this medication by mouth with or without food usually every 12 hours or as directed by your doctor.
• If you have nausea or an upset stomach you may take this drug with food although this may cause your body to absorb less of the drug.
• However, you must choose one way (with food or without food) and always take this medication the same way so that your body always absorbs the same amount of drug. 

Warnings

• Consult doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Precautions

• Before taking tacrolimus tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to other macrolide medications (such as sirolimus) or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history especially of mineral imbalances (such as high potassium), kidney disease, any recent/current infections, cancer, liver disease, high blood pressure, diabetes.
• Tacrolimus may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.