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Prograf 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.
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Is the use of Prograf safe for pregnant women?
Prograf can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Prograf, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Prograf safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Prograf. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Prograf on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Prograf. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Prograf on the Liver?
Prograf may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Prograf on the Heart?
Prograf can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
Prograf 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 Prograf unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prograf habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Prograf.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Prograf does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Prograf is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Prograf is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Prograf
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Prograf, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prograf
Consumption of alcohol and Prograf together may have severe effects on your health.
Take Prograf as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Prograf 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.
Prograf 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. Prograf is a prescription drug that is used to prevent the rejection of organ transplants (liver and kidney). The topical form of Prograf is used to treat eczema.
Yes, Prograf may cause hair loss. The patients who are taking this drug are at risk of alopecia (hair loss). If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor immediately.
No, you cannot take the Prograf with Ibuprofen, as it may change the effect of the Prograf and cause some serious side effects, always consult your doctor before taking this drug combination.
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