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Uses
Tacrolimus is used after transplantation of organs such as heart, liver, kidney or other organs so that the body does not reject the new organ. It is also used for certain skin diseases.
How it works
Tacrolimus belongs to a category of drugs called as immunosuppressant. It prevents the body’s immune system from attacking the newly transplanted organ such as liver, heart, or kidney. This also helps in resolution of skin diseases due to altered immune function.
Common side effects
vascular diseases, changes in liver enzyme levels, cough, leucopenia, calcium, alopecia, edema, nasal congestion, hallucinations, mood changes, abdominal pain, renal impairment .Common: Vomiting, dyspepsia, bloating, magnesium, muscle pain, insomnia, increase in weight, itching, depression, skin rashes, cholesterol, acne, Very common: Urge to vomit, diarrhea, tremors, thrombocytopenia, increased levels of potassium, vision problems, cramps, anxiety, seizures, anemia, or uric acid in the blood., headache, tinnitus, flatulence, weakness
