Prograf
Tacrolimus tablets to stop organ transplant rejection. It suppresses the immune system's attack on the new organ and requires regular blood level checks.
- Category
- Autoimmune Support
- Active ingredient
- Tacrolimus
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5mg · 1mg · 5mg
This listing uses Prograf as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Prograf vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Prograf details
- Condition
- Organ Transplant Rejection
- Alternative names
- tacrolimus
- Therapeutic class
- Calcineurin Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Immunosuppressant
- Known off-label uses
- severe active rheumatoid arthritis
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to tacrolimus
- Minor side effects
- headache; tremor; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- renal dysfunction; hypertension; hyperglycaemia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Astellas Pharma
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Rifampin; Grapefruit
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults under specialist care.
Serious side effects
severe nephrotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; severe systemic infections, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Tacrolimus tablets to stop organ transplant rejection. It suppresses the immune system's attack on the new organ and requires regular blood level checks.
Mechanism of action
Binds to intracellular immunophilins to block calcineurin, stopping critical T-cell transcription processes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Prograf is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Tacrolimus, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.