Prograf
(tacrolimus)tacrolimus 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Prograf]tacrolimus 1 MG Oral Capsule [Prograf]
Dosage & administration
Patient Population | Initial Oral Dosage | Whole Blood Trough Concentration Range |
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ADULT |
Kidney Transplant |
With azathioprine | 0.2 mg/kg/day capsules, divided in two doses, every 12 hours | Month 1 to 3: 7 to 20 ng/mL Month 4 to 12: 5 to 15 ng/mL |
With MMF/IL-2 receptor antagonist | 0.1 mg/kg/day capsules, divided in two doses, every 12 hours | Month 1 to 12: 4 to 11 ng/mL |
Liver Transplant |
With corticosteroids only | 0.1 to 0.15 mg/kg/day capsules, divided in two doses, every 12 hours | Month 1 to 12: 5 to 20 ng/mL |
Heart Transplant |
With azathioprine or MMF | 0.075 mg/kg/day capsules, divided in two doses, every 12 hours | Month 1 to 3: 10 to 20 ng/mL Month ≥ 4: 5 to 15 ng/mL |
PEDIATRIC |
Liver Transplant |
| 0.15 to 0.2 mg/kg/day capsules divided in two doses, every 12 hours | Month 1 to 12: 5 to 20 ng/mL |
MMF= Mycophenolate mofetil
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How is the dosage of Prograf?Prograf is available in 3 dosages, including 0.5 mg Cap, 1 mg Cap and 5 mg Cap
What does Prograf treat?Prograf treats Atopic Dermatitis and Graft vs Host Disease
How Is Prograf Administered?Prograf is administered as a Oral Pill
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