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Prescribed for Organ Transplant - Rejection Reversal, Organ Transplant - Rejection Prophylaxis. May also be prescribed off label for Nephrotic Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Graft-versus-host disease.

Prescribed for Nephrotic Syndrome, Organ Transplant - Rejection Prophylaxis. CellCept may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Organ Transplant - Rejection Reversal, Organ Transplant - Rejection Prophylaxis. Prograf may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: opportunistic infection, diabetes mellitus, infection, headache, hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia, increased blood urea nitrogen, increased serum creatinine, mental status changes, nephrotoxicity, sensation disorder, tremor.

See the full tacrolimus side effects document.

Common side effects include: asthma, herpes simplex infection, infection, metabolic acidosis, oral candidiasis, pleural effusion, respiratory tract infection, systemic cytomegalovirus disease, urinary tract infection, viremia, abdominal pain, acne vulgaris, anemia, anxiety, asthenia, back pain, cardiovascular disorder, chest pain, constipation, cough, depression, diarrhea, disorder of integument, drowsiness, dyspepsia, dyspnea, edema, fever, headache, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, hypertonia, hyperuricemia, hypervolemia, hypokalemia, hypotension, increased lactate dehydrogenase, increased serum alanine aminotransferase, increased serum aspartate aminotransferase, increased serum creatinine, leukopenia, lower limb cramp, myalgia, myasthenia, nausea, pain, paresthesia, peripheral edema, pulmonary disease, rhinitis, sinusitis, tachycardia, thrombocytopenia, tremor, vomiting, weight gain, chills, flatulence.

See the full CellCept side effects document.

Common side effects include: opportunistic infection, diabetes mellitus, infection, headache, hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia, increased blood urea nitrogen, increased serum creatinine, mental status changes, nephrotoxicity, sensation disorder, tremor.

See the full Prograf side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 each
Dosage 1 mg
Per Unit* $2.00
Cost* $199.61

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Quantity 30 capsule
Dosage 250 mg
Per Unit* $7.32
Cost* $219.50

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Quantity 100 capsule
Dosage 1 mg
Per Unit* $6.39 - $6.58
Cost* $639.28 - $658.18

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Intravenous powder for injection
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral granule for reconstitution

Brand Names
Astagraf XL, Envarsus XR, Prograf

N/A

 Other tacrolimus brands include: Astagraf XL, Envarsus XR

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

21.2 hours

18 hours

21.2 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (8)

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 739 drugs are known to interact with tacrolimus:

  • 226 major drug interactions (820 brand and generic names)
  • 496 moderate drug interactions (1855 brand and generic names)
  • 17 minor drug interactions (129 brand and generic names)

A total of 279 drugs are known to interact with CellCept:

  • 44 major drug interactions (192 brand and generic names)
  • 207 moderate drug interactions (756 brand and generic names)
  • 28 minor drug interactions (1303 brand and generic names)

A total of 739 drugs are known to interact with Prograf:

  • 226 major drug interactions (820 brand and generic names)
  • 496 moderate drug interactions (1855 brand and generic names)
  • 17 minor drug interactions (129 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Tacrolimus should be taken on a consistent schedule before or after you eat at the same times each... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Tacrolimus should be taken on a consistent schedule before or after you eat at the same times each... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

April 08, 1994

May 03, 1995

April 08, 1994

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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