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Prograf (ta-KROE-li-mus) belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It is used to lower the body's natural immunity in patients who receive organ (for example, kidney, liver, pancreas, lung, and heart) transplants. When a patient receives an organ transplant, the body's white blood cells will try to get rid of (reject) the transplanted organ. Prograf works by preventing the white blood cells from getting rid of the transplanted organ. Prograf may also be used for other indications, as determined by your doctor. Prograf is a very strong medicine. It can cause side effects that can be very serious, such as kidney problems. It may also reduce the body's ability to fight infections. You and your doctor should talk about the good Prograf will do as well as the risks of using it. Prograf is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms: Oral Capsules (U.S. and Canada) Parenteral Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand names: - Prograf - Tacrolimus |