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An alternative drug choice for patients that cannot tolerate cyclosporine, tacrolimus has been the subject of much research in recent years. Used to treat rejection episodes that are acute or chronic in nature
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What color tube for a tacrolimus?
Typically it's a purple EDTA bottle (in the UK)
What it is used for?
What is it used for
How is oxygen used used in welding?
Oxygen is used to produce hot flame which is used in welding purpose
What is borax decahydrate used for?
USED for lead and pencils USED for lead and pencils
What is it used for Calcium sulfate?
Do you mean What is used to make CaSO3 or what is CaSO3 used for?
What type of test performed after tacrolimus capsule dose?
blood levels for tacrolimus should be checked and it should be >5
What can be done to reduce the risk of organ rejection?
To prevent the patient from rejecting the donated organ, usually the drug Tacrolimus will be used to immunosuppress the patient. (Although sometimes it's Sirolimus). Steroids are also commonly used alongside the main immunosuppressant.
Where can you buy tacrolimus?
Worldpharm is a professional Chinese supplier of Tacrolimus, supplying tacrolimus raw powder worldwide with good price, good quality and good service. PLS visit www.worldpharm.com.cn or contact worldphrm@yahoo.com
Examples of immunosuppression?
Tacrolimus Mycophenolate
When was tacrolimus discontinued?
Both topical and oral preparations of tacrolimus are still available (prescription only). They have never been discontinued in production.
Is tacrolimus medicine same as sirolimus?
No, it is not. Sirolimus is a newer and far stronger drug compared to tacrolimus; it is a once per day dosing regime. It also works in a slightly different way, which means that you can end up on both tacrolimus and sirolimus at the same time . Sirolimus, at present is usually only used to prevent organ rejection in kidney transplants (however it's range of uses is increasesing).
Can your hair grow back once you start taking Tacrolimus?
It depends a lot on why you lost your hair to begin with. If it's alopecia, or male-pattern baldness, tacrolimus is unlikely to make any impact upon the matter. If you're hair fell out because you were ill, but are now healthy on tacrolimus, it may grow back. However tacrolimus, unlike some older immunosuppressives, does not encourage hirsutism (excessive hair growth) as a side-effect.
What pharmacuetical company makes tacrolimus?
Sandoz subdivision of Norvatis
What is the dosage for tacrolimus?
Depends on the dosage of the patient, and how many months' worth of tacrolimus they have requested. Most patients will be on "one mg, twice daily", however this does vary considerably between patients (due to time since transplant, type of transplant etc...).
Will your hair grow back once on Tacrolimus?
It depends why you lost your hair to begin with. However Tacrolimus does not have the side-effect of hirsutism (excessive hair growth), unlike some of the older immunosuppressives (cyclosporin).
What can you use for eczema other than tacrolimus?
Topically applied ciclosporin cream.
What are side effects of tacrolimus?
There's a whole bunch of side-effects. It's probably best to read the patient info leaflet in a tacrolimus packet to find these out. (Sorry, I couldn't find a complete online version to link you to).
