Protopic Marketing Information
Protopic is sold in pharmcies as "Prograf". It is also possible to purchase Prograf in online store. Usually it doesn't require doctor's receipt. Protopic also can be sold as: Tacrolimus
Protopic Description
Generic Protopic target is to prevent rejection of kidney, heart, liver transplants. It can be used together with other medicines.
The effectiveness of Generic Protopic is in decreasing immune system of the body.
Generic name of Generic Protopic is Tacrolimus.
Brand names of Generic Protopic are Protopic, FK 506.
Protopic Dosage
Generic Protopic is available in:
0.5mg Low Dosage1mg Standard Dosage5mg Increased DosageGeneric Protopic can be taken in form of capsules (0.5 mg, 1 mg, 5 mg) and in injectable form.
The dosage of Generic Protopic depends on the type of your disease and health state.
Take Generic Protopic 2 times a day.
Take Generic Protopic orally, once a day with or without food.
Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice.
Avoid vaccinations.
Do not stop taking Generic Protopic suddenly.
Protopic Missing of dose
Do not take double dose. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule.
Protopic Overdose
If you overdose Generic Protopic and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately.
Protopic Side effects
Generic Protopic has its side effects. The most common are:
pain of stomachtrouble sleepingvomitingdyspepsiadiarrheadecreased appetiteLess common but more serious side effects during taking Generic Protopic:
allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)high temperaturesore throatabnormal bruising or bleedingshakeschillsproblems with urinationmigrainesgain of weightjaundiceweaknesspruritusconvulsionswheezingSide effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors
Protopic Contra-indications
Do not use Generic Protopic if you are allergic to Generic Protopic components.
Do not use Generic Protopic while you are pregnant or have nurseling.
Do not take Generic Protopic if you use cyclosporine (such as Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune).
Try to be careful with Generic Protopic usage in case of taking bromocriptine (Parlodel), carbamazepine (Tegretol), cimetidine (Tagamet), cisapride (Propulsid), clarithromycin (Biaxin), clotrimazole (Mycelex, Lotrimin), danazol (Danocrine), diltiazem (Cardizem), erythromycin (E-Mycin), fluconazole (Diflucan), ganciclovir (Cytovene), HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), methylprednisolone (Medrol), metoclopramide (Reglan), nefazodone (Serzone), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), omeprazole (Prilosec), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin), rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), spironolactone (Aldactone), triamterene-containing drugs (Dyazide, Dyrenium, Maxzide), troleandomycin (Tao), verapamil (Calan, Isoptin), and vitamins, amiloride (Midamor, Moduretic), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), oral contraceptives (birth control pills).
Try to be careful with Generic Protopic if you suffer from or have a history of kidney or liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure.
Avoid ill people.
Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice.
Protect your skin from the sun.
Avoid vaccinations.
Be careful with Generic Protopic if you are going to have a surgery.
Avoid alcohol.
It can be dangerous to stop Generic Protopic taking suddenly.
Protopic Frequently asked questions
Q: What is Generic Protopic?
A: Generic Protopic is an effective medication which is used to prevent rejection of kidney, heart, liver transplants. It can be used together with other medicines. The effectiveness of Generic Protopic is in decreasing immune system of the body.
Q: What are brand and generic names?
A: Generic name of Generic Protopic is Tacrolimus. Brand names of Generic Protopic are Protopic, FK 506.
Q: How does Generic Protopic work?
A: Generic Protopic decreases immune system of the body.
Q: What should I avoid?
A: Avoid ill people. Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Do not take Generic Protopic if you use cyclosporine (such as Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune). Avoid vaccinations. Avoid alcohol.