Tacrolimus Anhydrous Oral - Tacrolimus - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Tacrolimus Anhydrous Oral
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Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include chest pain, hand tremors, or decrease in amount of urine.

Warning

• Tacrolimus may leave you less able to fight infection and could also cause tumors.
• This medication must be used in an appropriate setting.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop signs of infection (such as persistent sore throat or fever), or unusual growths.

Medicinal Applications

• Tacrolimus is used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used for other purposes as determined by your doctor.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Take this medication as directed.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• Tremor, headache, diarrhea, nausea, increased blood pressure, trouble sleeping or tingling of the hands or feet may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Notify your doctor promptly if you develop.

Tacrolimus Anhydrous Oral Storage Instructions

• Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter or prescription medications you may use, including.

Read Before Using Tacrolimus Anhydrous Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth exactly as prescribed, usually every 12 hours.
• It is best taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
• If stomach upset occurs, you may take this medication with food; however, this may decrease the amount of tacrolimus absorbed into your bloodstream.
• If you take this on an empty stomach, always take it on an empty stomach.
• If you take it with food, always take it with food.
• Consult your doctor for more details (since your doctor will be monitoring the amount of this drug in your blood).
• Your dose may be adjusted based on your response, tolerance, and blood tests (tacrolimus trough blood levels).
• Follow dosing instructions closely.
• Do not increase the dose or take this more often than directed since the chance of side effects will be increased.
• Continue taking this medication as directed even if you are feeling well.
• Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

Tacrolimus Anhydrous Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Laboratory tests will be done frequently while taking this medication to monitor the effects and prevent side effects.