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Tacrolimus

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Brand Names

Prograf®, Protopic®. There may be other brand names for this medication)

How is it Administered?

Tacrolimus comes as a capsule, to be taken by mouth. It is also available as an injection.

What is it Used For?

Tacrolimus belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents

How Does it Work?

Tacrolimus works by decreasing your body’s natural immunity, to prevent it from attacking transplanted tissue or organs.

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