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Tacrolimus Extended-Release Capsules

Generic name: Tacrolimus Extended-Release Capsules [ ta-KROE-li-mus ]
Brand name: Astagraf XL
Drug class: Calcineurin inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2024.

Warning

  • This medicine may raise the chance of getting cancer like lymphoma or skin cancer. Talk with the doctor.
  • Have your skin checked. Tell your doctor if you have any skin changes like a new wart, skin sore or reddish bump that bleeds or does not heal, or a change in the color or size of a mole.
  • Call your doctor right away if you have a swollen gland, night sweats, shortness of breath, or weight loss without trying.
  • This medicine may raise the chance of very bad and sometimes deadly infections. Talk with the doctor.
  • Call your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection like fever, chills, flu-like signs, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or a wound that will not heal.
  • In one study of patients who used this medicine (tacrolimus extended-release capsules) after a liver transplant, a larger number of deaths happened in women. This medicine is not for use after a liver transplant.

Uses of Tacrolimus Extended-Release Capsules:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Tacrolimus Extended-Release Capsules?

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine (tacrolimus extended-release capsules).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (tacrolimus extended-release capsules) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Tacrolimus Extended-Release Capsules?

How is this medicine (Tacrolimus Extended-Release Capsules) best taken?

Use this medicine (tacrolimus extended-release capsules) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

tacrolimus, azathioprine, cyclosporine, mycophenolate mofetil, CellCept, Imuran, Prograf

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

What are some other side effects of Tacrolimus Extended-Release Capsules?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Tacrolimus Extended-Release Capsules?

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