Gravtell 0,5 Mg; 1 Mg; 5 Mg 0,5 mg; 1 mg; 5 mg Hard Gelatin Capsule
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Primary immunosuppression in liver and kidney allograft recipients.
Dosage (summary)
Initial oral dose: 0.10-0.20 mg/kg/day for liver; 0.15-0.40 mg/kg/day for kidney, in two divided doses.
Special Populations
- Liver impairment
- Elderly patients
- Paediatric patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Ciclosporin
- Grapefruit juice
- CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to tacrolimus
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Concomitant use with live vaccines
Common side effects
- Infections
- Neoplasms
- Hyperglycaemia
- Tremor
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Take on an empty stomach
- Monitor for signs of infection
- Avoid grapefruit juice
Serious warnings
- Risk of graft rejection with formulation changes
- Increased risk of infections
- Potential for QT prolongation
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