Tacrolimus
Brand names: Prograf
Drug class: Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant
Prescription only
Available as: oral, topical, injection
What is tacrolimus used for?
- Atopic dermatitis
- Graft vs host disease
PROGRAF is a calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult and pediatric patients receiving allogeneic liver, kidney, heart, or lung transplants, in combination with other immunosuppressants. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Prophylaxis of Organ Rejection in Kidney, Liver, Heart, or Lung Transplant PROGRAF ® is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection, in adult and pediatric patients receiving allogeneic kidney transplant [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )], liver transplant [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )], heart transplant [see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 )], or…
Tacrolimus price
Generic: From $0.12 each, about $3.68 for 30 (0.5 mg capsule (immediate release)); other forms from $0.93 per gram (0.03% ointment).
Brand: Prograf: from $3.66 each, about $110 for 30 (0.5 mg capsule); other forms from $5.02 per item (0.2 mg granule packet).
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