tacrolimus, an immunosuppressive drug that modifies biological response. ▪ INDICATIONS: This drug is prescribed to suppress the immune system after transplantation of the liver or other organs and can be applied topically for the treatment of dermatitis unresponsive to other medications. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: This drug should not be given to patients with allergy to tacrolimus or those receiving potassium-sparing diuretics, cycloSPORINE, or other immunosuppressive agents, with the exception of adrenal corticosteroids. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: The side effects most often reported include tremor, headache, diarrhea, hypertension, nausea, renal dysfunction, hyperglycemia, and increased risk of infection.
