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Tacrolimus

Ayesha A. Araya, Yasar Tasnif  1
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Tacrolimus

Ayesha A. Araya et al.
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Tacrolimus is a medication used in the prevention and treatment of solid-organ transplant rejection. It is in the calcineurin-inhibitor class of medications. This activity outlines the indications, action, and contraindications for tacrolimus as a valuable agent in preventing solid-organ transplant rejection (and other disorders when applicable). This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent for members of the interprofessional team in the management and care of patients post solid-organ transplant.

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Disclosure: Ayesha Araya declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Yasar Tasnif declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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