tacrolimus

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:immunotherapy
gptkbp:administered_by oral capsule
intravenous injection
ointment
gptkbp:approves gptkb:1997
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:available_on generic drug
branded drug
gptkbp:brand Astagraf XL
Envarsus XR
Prograf
gptkbp:casnumber 104987-11-3
gptkbp:chemical_formula C44 H69 N1 O12
gptkbp:clinical_trial Phase IV
Phase III
gptkbp:contraindication active infections
hypersensitivity to tacrolimus
severe liver dysfunction
gptkbp:developed_by Streptomyces tsukubaensis
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:duration varies by condition
long-term for transplant patients
short-term for dermatitis
gptkbp:formulation oral
topical
injectable
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label tacrolimus
gptkbp:interacts_with with azole antifungals
with calcium channel blockers
with grapefruit juice
with macrolide antibiotics
with NSAIDs
gptkbp:is_monitored_by electrolytes
blood pressure
kidney function
liver function tests
gptkbp:lifespan approximately 12 hours
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action inhibits T-lymphocyte activation
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics highly protein-bound
metabolized by CYP3 A4
gptkbp:side_effect nausea
gastrointestinal disturbances
high blood pressure
kidney damage
increased risk of infections
tremors
neurotoxicity
hyperlipidemia
hyperglycemia
nephrotoxicity
gptkbp:used_for preventing organ transplant rejection
treating atopic dermatitis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Protopic
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7