Tacrolimus .5 mg Capsule, 100-count
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This medicine belongs to the Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant class.
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Tacrolimus (Astagraf XL, Envarsus XR, Prograf) is used along with other medications to prevent rejection (attack of a transplanted organ by the immune system of a person receiving the organ) in people who have received a kidney transplant. Tacrolimus (Prograf) is also used along with other medications to prevent rejection in people who have received a liver, lung, or heart transplant. Tacrolimus is in a class of medications called immunosupressants. It works by decreasing the activity of the immune system to prevent it from attacking the transplanted organ.
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $0.3779 | $37.79 / 100 capsules |
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Tacrolimus .5 mg 00378-2045-01 | Mylan | 100 capsules | $0.126 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 00781-2102-01 | Sandoz | 100 capsules | $0.126 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 00904-6623-61 | Major | 100 capsules | $0.126 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| tacrolimus .5 mg 16714-0098-01 | NORTHSTAR | 100 capsules | $0.126 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 51079-0817-20 | MylanInstitutional | 100 capsules | $0.126 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 55111-0525-01 | Dr. | 100 capsules | $0.126 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 59746-0798-01 | Jubilant | 100 capsules | $0.126 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 67877-0278-01 | Ascend | 100 capsules | $0.126 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 68084-0449-01 | American | 100 capsules | $0.126 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| tacrolimus .5 mg 68462-0685-01 | Glenmark | 100 capsules | $0.126 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 70377-0014-11 | Biocon | 100 capsules | $0.126 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 82009-0164-01 | Quallent | 100 capsules | $0.126 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 85972-0101-01 | Stellon | 100 capsules | $0.126 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 16729-0041-01 | Accord | 100 capsules | $0.147 | BX | Availability likely | — |
| Prograf .5 mg 00469-0607-73 | Astellas | 100 capsules | $3.662 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 43817-0421-01 | Panacea | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 48433-0092-20 | Safecor | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 54288-0134-01 | BPI | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 60429-0377-01 | Golden | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 63629-8725-01 | Bryant | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 63629-9581-01 | Bryant | 60 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mgthis 64380-0720-01 | Strides | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 65897-0009-01 | Hangzhou | 100 capsules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 68254-5004-01 | CONCORD | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 71335-2189-01 | Bryant | 60 capsules | — | BX | FDA listed | — |
| Tacrolimus .5 mg 82983-0400-10 | Ajenat | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
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| 64380-0720-01 You're viewing this | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (64380-720-01) / 10 CAPSULE in 1 BLISTER PACK | — | — | 2020-10-05 | Active |
| 64380-0720-06 | 100 CAPSULE in 1 CONTAINER (64380-720-06) | $0.1256 / ea | $12.56 | 2020-10-05 | Active |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🚨 Boxed Warning ▾
WARNING: MALIGNANCIES AND SERIOUS INFECTIONS Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with tacrolimus or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. (5.1, 5.2) WARNING: MALIGNANCIES AND SERIOUS INFECTIONS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with tacrolimus capsules or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death.
(5.1, 5.2)
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tacrolimus capsule is a calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult patients receiving allogeneic liver, kidney, heart transplants, and pediatric patients receiving allogeneic liver transplants, in combination with other immunosuppressants. (1.1)
1.1Prophylaxis of Organ Rejection in Kidney, Liver, or Heart Transplant Tacrolimus capsules are indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection, in adult patients receiving allogeneic kidney transplant [see Clinical Studies (14.1)], liver transplant [see Clinical Studies (14.2)] or heart transplant [see Clinical Studies (14.3)] and pediatric patients receiving allogeneic liver transplant [see Clinical Studies (14.2)] in combination with other immunosuppressants.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Intravenous (IV) use recommended for patients who cannot tolerate oral formulations (capsules). (2.1, 2.2) Administer capsules consistently with or without food. (2.1) Therapeutic drug monitoring is recommended.
(2.1, 2.6) Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice. (2.1) See dosage adjustments for African-American patients (2.2), hepatic and renal impaired. (2.4, 2.5) For complete dosing information, see Full Prescribing Information.
MMF = Mycophenolate mofetil 1. Patients with cystic fibrosis may require higher doses due to lower bioavailability. 2.
Dose at 0.1 mg/kg/day if antibody induction treatment is administered. ADULT Patient Population Initial Oral Dosage (formulation) Whole Blood Trough Concentration Range Kidney Transplant With azathioprine 0.2 mg/kg/day capsules, divided in two doses, every 12 hours Month 1-3: 7-20 ng/mL Month 4-12: 5-15 ng/mL With MMF/IL-2 receptor antagonist 0.1 mg/kg/day capsules, divided in two doses, every 12 hours Month 1-12: 4-11 ng/mL Liver Transplant With corticosteroids only 0.1-0.15 mg/kg/day capsules, divided in two doses, every 12 hours Month 1-12: 5-20 ng/mL Heart Transplant With azathioprine or MMF 0.075 mg/kg/day capsules, divided in two doses, every 12 hours Month 1-3: 10-20 ng/mL Month ≥ 4: 5-15 ng/mL PEDIATRIC Patient Population Initial Oral Dosage (formulation) Whole Blood Trough Concentration Range Liver Transplant 0.15-0.2 mg/kg/day capsules divided in two doses, every 12 hours Month 1-12: 5-20 ng/mL
2.1Important Administration Instructions Tacrolimus capsules should not be used without supervision by a physician with experience in immunosuppressive therapy. Tacrolimus capsules are not interchangeable or substitutable for other tacrolimus extended-release products. This is because rate of absorption following the administration of an extended-release tacrolimus product is not equivalent to that of an immediate-release tacrolimus drug product.
Under- or overexposure to tacrolimus may result in graft rejection or other serious adverse reactions. Changes between tacrolimus immediate-release and extended-release dosage forms must occur under physician supervision [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]. Oral Formulation (Capsules) If patients are able to initiate oral therapy, the recommended starting doses should be initiated.
Tacrolimus capsules may be taken with or without food. However, since the presence of food affects the bioavailability of Tacrolimus, if taken with food, it should be taken consistently the same way each time [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. General Administration Instructions Patients should not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice in combination with Tacrolimus capsules [see Drug Interactions (7.2)].
Tacrolimus capsules should not be used simultaneously with cyclosporine. Tacrolimus capsules or cyclosporine should be discontinued at least 24 hours before initiating the other. In the presence of elevated Tacrolimus capsules or cyclosporine concentrations, dosing with the other drug usually should be further delayed.
Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is recommended for all patients receiving Tacrolimus capsules [see Dosage and Administration (2.6)].
2.2Dosage Recommendations for Adult Kidney, Liver, or Heart Transplant Patients - Capsules Capsules If patients are able to tolerate oral therapy, the recommended oral starting doses should be initiated. The initial dose of tacrolimus capsules should be administered no sooner than 6 hours after transplantation in the liver, or heart transplant patients. In kidney transplant patients, the initial dose of tacrolimus capsules may be administered within 24 hours of transplantation, but should be delayed until renal function has recovered.
The initial oral tacrolimus capsule dosage recommendations for adult patients with kidney, liver, or heart transplants and whole blood trough concentration range are shown in Table 1. Perform therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) to ensure t…
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Capsules: 0.5 mg, 1 mg and 5 mg ( 3 ) Oblong, hard capsule for oral administration contains anhydrous tacrolimus as follows: 0.5 mg -opaque red, imprinted "SAL" on the cap and "720" on the body 1 mg- opaque green, imprinted "SAL" on the cap and "721" on the body 5 mg- opaque teal, imprinted "SAL" on the cap and "722" on the body
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to tacrolimus or HCO-60 (polyoxyl 60 hydrogenated castor oil). ( 4 ) Tacrolimus capsules are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to tacrolimus. Tacrolimus injection is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to HCO-60 (polyoxyl 60 hydrogenated castor oil).
Hypersensitivity symptoms reported include dyspnea, rash, pruritus, and acute respiratory distress syndrome [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] .
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Not Interchangeable with Extended-Release Tacrolimus Products-Medication Errors: Instruct patients or caregivers to recognize the appearance of tacrolimus capsules. (5.3) New Onset Diabetes After Transplant: Monitor blood glucose. (5.4) Nephrotoxicity (acute and/or chronic): Reduce the dose; use caution with other nephrotoxic drugs.
(5.5) Neurotoxicity: Including risk of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES); monitor for neurologic abnormalities; reduce or discontinue tacrolimus. (5.6) Hyperkalemia: Monitor serum potassium levels. Consider carefully before using with other agents also associated with hyperkalemia.
(5.7) Hypertension: May require antihypertensive therapy. Monitor relevant drug-drug interactions. (5.8) Anaphylactic Reactions with IV formulation: Observe patients receiving tacrolimus injection for signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis.
(5.9) Not recommended for use with sirolimus: Not recommended in liver and heart transplant due to increased risk of serious adverse reactions. (5.10) Myocardial Hypertrophy: Consider dose reduction/discontinuation. (5.13) Immunizations: Avoid live vaccines.
(5.14) Pure Red Cell Aplasia: Consider discontinuation of tacrolimus. (5.15) Thrombotic Microangiopathy, Including Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: May occur, especially in patients with infections and certain concomitant medications. (5.16)
5.1Lymphoma and Other Malignancies Patients receiving immunosuppressants, including tacrolimus, are at increased risk of developing lymphomas and other malignancies, particularly of the skin. The risk appears to be related to the intensity and duration of immunosuppression rather than to the use of any specific agent. As usual for patients with increased risk for skin cancer, examine patients for skin changes; exposure to sunlight and UV light should be limited by wearing protective clothing and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high protection factor.
Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) has been reported in immunosuppressed organ transplant recipients. The majority of PTLD events appear related to Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) infection. The risk of PTLD appears greatest in those individuals who are EBV seronegative, a population which includes many young children.
Monitor EBV serology during treatment.
5.2Serious Infections Patients receiving immunosuppressants, including tacrolimus, are at increased risk of developing bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal infections, including opportunistic infections. These infections may lead to serious, including fatal, outcomes. Serious viral infections reported include: • Polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (PVAN), mostly due to BK virus infection • JC virus-associated progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) • Cytomegalovirus infections: CMV seronegative transplant patients who receive an organ from a CMV seropositive donor disease are at higher risk of developing CMV viremia and CMV disease.
Monitor for the development of infection and adjust the immunosuppressive regimen to balance the risk of rejection with the risk of infection [see Adverse Reactions (6.1, 6.2)].
5.3Not Interchangeable with Extended-Release Tacrolimus Products - Medication Errors Medication errors, including substitution and dispensing errors, between tacrolimus immediate-release products and tacrolimus extended-release products were reported outside the U.S. This led to serious adverse reactions, including graft rejection, or other adverse reactions due to under- or overexposure to tacrolimus. Tacrolimus is not interchangeable or substitutable for tacrolimus extended-release products.
Changes between tacrolimus immediate-release and extended-release dosage forms must occur under physician supervision. Instruct patients and caregivers to recognize the appearance of tacrolimus dosage forms [see Dosage Forms and Strengths (3)] and to confirm with the healthcare provider if a diffe…
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (≥ 15%) were abnormal renal function, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, fever, CMV infection, tremor, hyperglycemia, leukopenia, infection, anemia, bronchitis, pericardial effusion, urinary tract infection, constipation, diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, insomnia, paresthesia, peripheral edema, nausea, hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hyperlipemia. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Strides Pharma Inc at 1-877-244-9825 or go to www.strides.com or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
The following serious and otherwise important adverse drug reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of labeling: Lymphoma and Other Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Serious Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] New Onset Diabetes After Transplant [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Nephrotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Neurotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] Hyperkalemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] Anaphylactic Reactions with Tacrolimus Injection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] Myocardial Hypertrophy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13)] Pure Red Cell Aplasia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15)] Thrombotic Microangiopathy, Including Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura [see Warnings and Precautions (5.16)]
6.1Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In addition, the clinical trials were not designed to establish comparative differences across study arms with regards to the adverse reactions discussed below. Kidney Transplantation The incidence of adverse reactions was determined in three randomized kidney transplant trials.
One of the trials used azathioprine (AZA) and corticosteroids and two of the trials used mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and corticosteroids concomitantly for maintenance immunosuppression. Tacrolimus-based immunosuppression in conjunction with azathioprine and corticosteroids following kidney transplantation was assessed in a trial where 205 patients received Tacrolimus-based immunosuppression and 207 patients received cyclosporine-based immunosuppression. The trial population had a mean age of 43 years (mean ± SD was 43 ± 13 years on Tacrolimus and 44 ± 12 years on cyclosporine arm), the distribution was 61% male, and the composition was White (58%), African-American (25%), Hispanic (12%), and Other (5%).
The 12-month post-transplant information from this trial is presented below. The most common adverse reactions (≥ 30%) observed in tacrolimus-treated kidney transplant patients are: infection, tremor, hypertension, abnormal renal function, constipation, diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, insomnia, nausea, hypomagnesemia, urinary tract infection, hypophosphatemia, peripheral edema, asthenia, pain, hyperlipidemia, hyperkalemia, and anemia. Based on reported adverse reaction terms related to decreased renal function, nephrotoxicity was reported in approximately 52% of kidney transplantation patients.
Adverse reactions that occurred in ≥ 15% of kidney transplant patients treated with tacrolimus in conjunction with azathioprine are presented below: Table 4. Kidney Transplantation: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 15% of Patients Treated with Tacrolimus in Conjunction with Azathioprine (AZA) Tacrolimus/AZA (N = 205) Cyclosporine/AZA (N = 207) Nervous System Tremor 54% 34% Headache 44% 38% Insomnia 32% 30% Paresthesia 23% 16% Dizziness 19% 16% Gastrointestinal Diarrhea 44% 41% Nausea 38% 36% Constipation 35% 43% Vomiting 29% 23% Dyspepsia 28% 20% Cardiovascular Hypertension 50% 52% Chest Pain 19% 13% Urogenital Creatinine Increased 45% 42% Uri…
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Mycophenolic Acid Products: Can increase MPA exposure after crossover from cyclosporine to tacrolimus; monitor for MPA-related adverse reactions and adjust MMF or MPA dose as needed. (7.1) Nelfinavir and Grapefruit Juice: Increased tacrolimus concentrations via CYP3A inhibition; avoid concomitant use. (7.2) CYP3A Inhibitors: Increased tacrolimus concentrations; monitor concentrations and adjust tacrolimus dose as needed.
(5.11, 7.2) CYP3A4 Inducers: Decreased tacrolimus concentrations; monitor concentrations and adjust tacrolimus dose as needed. (5.11, 7.2) Therapeutic drug monitoring and dose reduction for tacrolimus should be considered when tacrolimus is co-administered with cannabidiol (5.17, 7.3).
7.1Mycophenolic Acid When tacrolimus is prescribed with a given dose of a mycophenolic acid (MPA) product, exposure to MPA is higher with tacrolimus co-administration than with cyclosporine co-administration with MPA, because cyclosporine interrupts the enterohepatic recirculation of MPA while tacrolimus does not. Monitor for MPA-associated adverse reactions and reduce the dose of concomitantly administered mycophenolic acid products as needed.
7.2Effects of Other Drugs on Tacrolimus Table 15 displays the effects of other drugs on Tacrolimus Table 15. Effects of Other Drugs/Substances on Tacrolimus 1 1. Tacrolimus dosage adjustment recommendation based on observed effect of co-administered drug on tacrolimus exposures [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)], literature reports of altered tacrolimus exposures, or the other drug's known CYP3A inhibitor/inducer status.
2. High dose or double strength grapefruit juice is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; low dose or single strength grapefruit juice is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. 3.
Strong CYP3A inhibitor/inducer, based on reported effect on exposures to tacrolimus along with supporting in vitro CYP3A inhibitor/inducer data, or based on drug-drug interaction studies with midazolam (sensitive CYP3A probe substrate). Drug/Substance Class or Name Drug Interaction Effect Recommendations Grapefruit or grapefruit juice 2 May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6, 5.11, 5.12)].
Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Strong CYP3A Inducers 3 : Antimycobacterials (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbital), St John's wort May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of rejection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)] . Increase tacrolimus dose and monitor tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] .
Strong CYP3A Inhibitors 3 : Protease inhibitors (e.g, nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals (e.g., voriconazole, posaconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole), antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, troleandomycin, chloramphenicol), nefazodone, letermovir, Schisandra sphenanthera extracts May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase the risk of serious adverse reactions (e.g., neurotoxicity, QT prolongation). A rapid, sharp rise in tacrolimus levels may occur early, despite an immediate reduction of tacrolimus dose [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6, 5.11, 5.12)].
Reduce tacrolimus dose (for voriconazole and posaconazole, give one-third of the original dose) and adjust dose based on tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Early and frequent monitoring of tacrolimus whole blood trough levels should start within 1-3 days and continue monitoring as necessary [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)]. Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, fluconazole), calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine)…
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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: Can cause fetal harm. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus. (8.1, 8.3) Additional pediatric use information is approved for Astellas Pharma US, Inc.'s Prograf (tacrolimus) products. However, due to Astellas Pharma US, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Tacrolimus can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Data from postmarketing surveillance and TPRI suggest that infants exposed to tacrolimus in utero are at a risk of prematurity, birth defects/congenital anomalies, low birth weight, and fetal distress [see Human Data]. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus.
Administration of oral tacrolimus to pregnant rabbits and rats throughout the period of organogenesis was associated with maternal toxicity/lethality, and an increased incidence of abortion, malformation and embryofetal death at clinically relevant doses (0.5 to 6.9 times the recommended clinical dose range [0.2 to 0.075 mg/kg/day], on a mg/m 2 basis). Administration of oral tacrolimus to pregnant rats after organogenesis and throughout lactation produced maternal toxicity, effects on parturition, reduced pup viability and reduced pup weight at clinically relevant doses (0.8 to 6.9 times the recommended clinical dose range, on a mg/m 2 basis).
Administration of oral tacrolimus to rats prior to mating, and throughout gestation and lactation produced maternal toxicity/lethality, marked effects on parturition, embryofetal loss, malformations, and reduced pup viability at clinically relevant doses (0.8 to 6.9 times the recommended clinical dose range, on a mg/m 2 basis). Interventricular septal defects, hydronephrosis, craniofacial malformations and skeletal effects were observed in offspring that died [see Animal Data]. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in the indicated population is unknown.
In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo-Fetal Risk Risks during pregnancy are increased in organ transplant recipients. The risk of premature delivery following transplantation is increased.
Pre-existing hypertension and diabetes confer additional risk to the pregnancy of an organ transplant recipient. Pre-gestational and gestational diabetes are associated with birth defects/congenital anomalies, hypertension, low birth weight and fetal death. Cholestasis of pregnancy (COP) was reported in 7% of liver or liver-kidney (LK) transplant recipients, compared with approximately 1% of pregnancies in the general population.
However, COP symptoms resolved postpartum and no long-term effects on the offspring were reported. Maternal Adverse Reactions Tacrolimus may increase hyperglycemia in pregnant women with diabetes (including gestational diabetes). Monitor maternal blood glucose levels regularly [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Tacrolimus may exacerbate hypertension in pregnant women and increase pre-eclampsia. Monitor and control blood pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7, 5.8)]. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Renal dysfunction, transient neonatal hyperkalemia and low birth weight have been reported at the time of delivery in infants of mothers taking tacrolimus.
Labor or Delivery There is an increased risk for premature delivery (< 37 weeks) following transplantation and maternal exposure to tacrolimus. Data Human Data There are no adequate and well controlled studies on the effects of tacrolimus in human pregnancy. Safety data from the TPRI and postmarketing surveillance suggest infants exposed to tacrolimus in utero have an increased risk for miscarriage, pre-term delivery (< 37 weeks), low birth weight (< 2500 g), birth defects/congenital anomalies and fetal distress.
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🤰 Pregnancy ▾
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Tacrolimus can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Data from postmarketing surveillance and TPRI suggest that infants exposed to tacrolimus in utero are at a risk of prematurity, birth defects/congenital anomalies, low birth weight, and fetal distress [see Human Data]. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus.
Administration of oral tacrolimus to pregnant rabbits and rats throughout the period of organogenesis was associated with maternal toxicity/lethality, and an increased incidence of abortion, malformation and embryofetal death at clinically relevant doses (0.5 to 6.9 times the recommended clinical dose range [0.2 to 0.075 mg/kg/day], on a mg/m 2 basis). Administration of oral tacrolimus to pregnant rats after organogenesis and throughout lactation produced maternal toxicity, effects on parturition, reduced pup viability and reduced pup weight at clinically relevant doses (0.8 to 6.9 times the recommended clinical dose range, on a mg/m 2 basis).
Administration of oral tacrolimus to rats prior to mating, and throughout gestation and lactation produced maternal toxicity/lethality, marked effects on parturition, embryofetal loss, malformations, and reduced pup viability at clinically relevant doses (0.8 to 6.9 times the recommended clinical dose range, on a mg/m 2 basis). Interventricular septal defects, hydronephrosis, craniofacial malformations and skeletal effects were observed in offspring that died [see Animal Data]. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in the indicated population is unknown.
In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo-Fetal Risk Risks during pregnancy are increased in organ transplant recipients. The risk of premature delivery following transplantation is increased.
Pre-existing hypertension and diabetes confer additional risk to the pregnancy of an organ transplant recipient. Pre-gestational and gestational diabetes are associated with birth defects/congenital anomalies, hypertension, low birth weight and fetal death. Cholestasis of pregnancy (COP) was reported in 7% of liver or liver-kidney (LK) transplant recipients, compared with approximately 1% of pregnancies in the general population.
However, COP symptoms resolved postpartum and no long-term effects on the offspring were reported. Maternal Adverse Reactions Tacrolimus may increase hyperglycemia in pregnant women with diabetes (including gestational diabetes). Monitor maternal blood glucose levels regularly [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Tacrolimus may exacerbate hypertension in pregnant women and increase pre-eclampsia. Monitor and control blood pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7, 5.8)]. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Renal dysfunction, transient neonatal hyperkalemia and low birth weight have been reported at the time of delivery in infants of mothers taking tacrolimus.
Labor or Delivery There is an increased risk for premature delivery (< 37 weeks) following transplantation and maternal exposure to tacrolimus. Data Human Data There are no adequate and well controlled studies on the effects of tacrolimus in human pregnancy. Safety data from the TPRI and postmarketing surveillance suggest infants exposed to tacrolimus in utero have an increased risk for miscarriage, pre-term delivery (< 37 weeks), low birth weight (< 2500 g), birth defects/congenital anomalies and fetal distress.
TPRI reported 450 and 241 total pregnancies in kidney and liver transplant recipients exposed to tacrolimus, respectively. The TPRI pregnancy outcomes are summarized in Table 16. In the table below, the number of recipients exposed to tacrolimus concomitantly with mycophenolic acid (MPA) products during the preconception and first trimester periods is high (27% and 29% for…
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness have been established in pediatric liver transplant patients. Liver Transplantation Safety and efficacy in pediatric liver transplant patients less than 16 years of age are based on evidence from active controlled studies that included 56 pediatric patients, 31 of which received tacrolimus, and supported by two pharmacokinetic and safety studies in 151 children who received tacrolimus. Additionally, 122 pediatric patients were studied in an uncontrolled trial of tacrolimus in living related donor liver transplantation.
Dose adjustments were made in the PK studies based on clinical status and whole blood concentrations. Pediatric patients generally required higher doses of tacrolimus to maintain blood trough concentrations of tacrolimus similar to adult patients [see Dosage and Administration (2.3), Adverse Reactions (6.1), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14.2)]. Additional pediatric use information is approved for Astellas Pharma US, Inc.'s Prograf (tacrolimus) products.
However, due to Astellas Pharma US, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
🧓 Geriatric Use ▾
8.5Geriatric Use Clinical trials of tacrolimus did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
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10 OVERDOSAGE Limited overdosage experience is available. Acute overdosages of up to 30 times the intended dose have been reported. Almost all cases have been asymptomatic and all patients recovered with no sequelae.
Acute overdosage was sometimes followed by adverse reactions consistent with those reported with the use of tacrolimus [see Adverse Reactions (6.1, 6.2)], including tremors, abnormal renal function, hypertension, and peripheral edema; in one case of acute overdosage, transient urticaria and lethargy were observed. Based on the poor aqueous solubility and extensive erythrocyte and plasma protein binding, it is anticipated that tacrolimus is not dialyzable to any significant extent; there is no experience with charcoal hemoperfusion.
The oral use of activated charcoal has been reported in treating acute overdoses, but experience has not been sufficient to warrant recommending its use. General supportive measures and treatment of specific symptoms should be followed in all cases of overdosage.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of Action Tacrolimus binds to an intracellular protein, FKBP-12. A complex of tacrolimus-FKBP-12, calcium, calmodulin, and calcineurin (a ubiquitous mammalian intracellular enzyme) is then formed, after which the phosphatase activity of calcineurin is inhibited. Such inhibition prevents the dephosphorylation and translocation of various factors such as the nuclear factor of activated T-cells (NF-AT), and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain enhancer of activated B-cells (NF-κB).
Tacrolimus inhibits the expression and/or production of several cytokines that include interleukin (IL)-1 beta, IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, gamma interferon, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor. Tacrolimus also inhibits IL-2 receptor expression and nitric oxide release, induces apoptosis and production of transforming growth factor beta that can lead to immunosuppressive activity. The net result is the inhibition of T-lymphocyte activation and proliferation, as well as T-helper-cell-dependent B-cell response (i.e., immunosuppression).
12.3Pharmacokinetics Tacrolimus activity is primarily due to the parent drug. The pharmacokinetic parameters (mean ± S.D.) of tacrolimus have been determined following intravenous (IV) and/or oral (PO) administration in healthy volunteers, and in kidney transplant, liver transplant, and heart transplant patients (Table 17). Table 17.
Pharmacokinetics Parameters (mean ± S.D.) of Tacrolimus in Healthy Volunteers and Patients 1. Not applicable 2. AUC 0-inf 3.
Not available 4. AUC 0-t 5. Determined after the first dose 6.
Median [range] 7. AUC 0-12 Population N Route (Dose) Parameters C max (ng/mL) T max (hr) AUC (ng•hr/mL) t 1/2 (hr) CL (L/hr/kg) V (L/kg) Healthy Volunteers 8 IV (0.025 mg/kg/4 hr) 1 1 652 2 ± 156 34.2 ± 7.7 0.040 ± 0.009 1.91 ± 0.31 30 PO (5 mg) (capsules) 28.8 ± 8.9 1.5 ± 0.7 266 2 ± 95 32.3 ± 8.8 3 3 Kidney Transplant Patients 26 IV (0.02 mg/kg/12 hr) 1 1 294 2 ± 262 18.8 ± 16.7 0.083 ± 0.050 1.41 ±
0.66PO (0.2 mg/kg/day) 19.2 ± 10.3 3.0 203 2 ± 42 3 3 3 PO (0.3 mg/kg/day) 24.2 ± 15.8 1.5 288 2 ± 93 3 3 3 Liver Transplant Patients 17 IV (0.05 mg/kg/12 hr) 1 1 3300 2 ± 2130 11.7 ± 3.9 0.053 ± 0.017 0.85 ± .30 PO (0.3 mg/kg/day) 68.5 ± 30.0 2.3 ± 1.5 519 2 ± 179 3 3 3 Heart Transplant Patients 11 IV (0.01 mg/kg/day as a continuous infusion) 1 1 954 4 ± 334 23.6 ± 9.22 0.051 ± 0.015 3 11 PO (0.075 mg/kg/day) 5 14.7 + 7.79 2.1 [0.5-6.0] 6 82.7 7 ± 63.2 1 3 3 14 PO (0.15 mg/kg/day) 5 24.5 ± 13.7 1.5 [0.4-4.0] 6 142 7 ± 116 1 3 3 Due to intersubject variability in tacrolimus pharmacokinetics, individualization of the dosing regimen is necessary for optimal therapy [see Dosage and Administration (2.6)].
Pharmacokinetic data indicate that whole blood concentrations rather than plasma concentrations serve as the more appropriate sampling compartment to describe tacrolimus pharmacokinetics. Absorption Absorption of tacrolimus from the gastrointestinal tract after oral administration is incomplete and variable. The absolute bioavailability of tacrolimus was 17 ± 10% in adult kidney transplant patients (N = 26), 22 ± 6% in adult liver transplant patients (N = 17), 23 ± 9% in adult heart transplant patients (N = 11) and 18 ± 5% in healthy volunteers (N = 16).
A single dose trial conducted in 32 healthy volunteers established the bioequivalence of the 1 mg and 5 mg capsules. Another single dose trial in 32 healthy volunteers established the bioequivalence of the 0.5 mg and 1 mg capsules. Tacrolimus maximum blood concentrations (C max ) and area under the curve (AUC) appeared to increase in a dose-proportional fashion in 18 fasted healthy volunteers receiving a single oral dose of 3, 7, and 10 mg.
In 18 kidney transplant patients, tacrolimus trough concentrations from 3 to 30 ng/mL measured at 10-12 hours post-dose (C min ) correlated well with the AUC (correlation coefficient 0.93). In 24 liver transplant patients over a c…
🧬 Mechanism of Action ▾
12.1Mechanism of Action Tacrolimus binds to an intracellular protein, FKBP-12. A complex of tacrolimus-FKBP-12, calcium, calmodulin, and calcineurin (a ubiquitous mammalian intracellular enzyme) is then formed, after which the phosphatase activity of calcineurin is inhibited. Such inhibition prevents the dephosphorylation and translocation of various factors such as the nuclear factor of activated T-cells (NF-AT), and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain enhancer of activated B-cells (NF-κB).
Tacrolimus inhibits the expression and/or production of several cytokines that include interleukin (IL)-1 beta, IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, gamma interferon, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor. Tacrolimus also inhibits IL-2 receptor expression and nitric oxide release, induces apoptosis and production of transforming growth factor beta that can lead to immunosuppressive activity. The net result is the inhibition of T-lymphocyte activation and proliferation, as well as T-helper-cell-dependent B-cell response (i.e., immunosuppression).
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
16.1Tacrolimus Capsules, USP Strength 0.5 mg (containing the equivalent of 0.5 mg anhydrous tacrolimus) 1 mg (containing the equivalent of 1 mg anhydrous tacrolimus) 5 mg (containing the equivalent of 5 mg anhydrous tacrolimus) Shape/Colour Oblong/opaque red Oblong/opaque green Oblong /opaque teal Imprint on capsule cap and body "SAL" on the cap and "720" on the body "SAL" on the cap and "721" on the body "SAL" on the cap and "722" on the body 100 count bottle NDC 64380-720-06 NDC 64380-721-06 NDC 64380-722-06 Unit dose packages of 100 capsules (10 x 10) NDC 64380-720-01 NDC 64380-721-01 NDC 64380-722-01 Note: Tacrolimus capsules, USP are not filled to maximum capsule capacity.
Capsule contains labeled amount. Store and Dispense Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).
16.4Handling and Disposal Tacrolimus can cause fetal harm. Tacrolimus capsules should not be opened or crushed. Avoid inhalation or direct contact with skin or mucous membranes of the powder contained in Tacrolimus capsules.
If such contact occurs, wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water; if ocular contact occurs, rinse eyes with water. In case a spill occurs, wipe the surface with a wet paper towel. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures 1 .
📋 Description ▾
11 DESCRIPTION Tacrolimus, previously known as FK506, is the active ingredient in Tacrolimus capsules. Tacrolimus is a calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant produced by Streptomyces tsukubaensis . Chemically, tacrolimus is designated as [3 S -[3 R * [E(1 S *,3 S *,4 S *)], 4 S *,5 R *,8 S *, 9 E ,12 R *,14 R *,15 S *,16 R *,18 S *,19 S *,26a R *]]5,6,8,11,12,13,14,15,16, 17,18, 19,24, 25,26, 26a-hexadecahydro-5,19-dihydroxy-3-[2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxycyclohexyl)-1-methylethenyl]-14,16-dimethoxy-4,10,12,18-tetramethyl-8-(2-propenyl)-15,19-epoxy-3H-pyrido[2,1- c ][1,4]oxaazacyclotricosine-1,7,20,21(4H,23H)-tetrone, monohydrate.
The chemical structure of tacrolimus is: Tacrolimus has an empirical formula of C 44 H 69 NO 12 ●H 2 O and a formula weight of 822.03. Tacrolimus appears as white crystals or crystalline powder. It is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol, and very soluble in methanol and chloroform.
Tacrolimus is available for oral administration as capsules (tacrolimus capsules USP) containing the equivalent of 0.5 mg, 1 mg or 5 mg of anhydrous tacrolimus USP. Inactive ingredients include croscarmellose sodium NF, hypromellose USP, lactose monohydrate NF, and magnesium stearate NF. The 0.5 mg capsule shell contains, FD & C Blue 1, FD & C Red 40, gelatin NF and titanium dioxide USP, the 1 mg capsule shell contains FD & C Blue 1, gelatin NF, iron oxide yellow and titanium dioxide USP, and the 5 mg capsule shell contains D & C Red 28, D & C Yellow 10, FD & C Blue 1, gelatin NF, and titanium dioxide USP. structure-tacrolimus
💬 Information for Patients ▾
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).
17.1Administration Advise the patient or caregiver to: Inspect their tacrolimus medicine when they receive a new prescription and before taking it. If the appearance of the capsule is not the same as usual, or if dosage instructions have changed, advise patients to contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure that they have the right medicine. Other tacrolimus products cannot be substituted for tacrolimus.
Take tacrolimus at the same 12-hour intervals every day to achieve consistent blood concentrations. Take tacrolimus consistently either with or without food because the presence and composition of food decreases the bioavailability of tacrolimus. Not to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice in combination with tacrolimus [see Drug Interactions (7.2)].
17.2Development of Lymphoma and Other Malignancies Inform patients they are at increased risk of developing lymphomas and other malignancies, particularly of the skin, due to immunosuppression. Advise patients to limit exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet (UV) light by wearing protective clothing and using a broad spectrum sunscreen with a high protection factor [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
17.3Increased Risk of Infection Inform patients they are at increased risk of developing a variety of infections, including opportunistic infections, due to immunosuppression and to contact their physician if they develop any symptoms of infection such as fever, sweats or chills, cough or flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, or warm, red, painful areas on the skin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
17.4New Onset Diabetes After Transplant Inform patients that tacrolimus can cause diabetes mellitus and should be advised to contact their physician if they develop frequent urination, increased thirst, or hunger [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] .
17.5Nephrotoxicity Inform patients that tacrolimus can have toxic effects on the kidney that should be monitored. Advise patients to attend all visits and complete all blood tests ordered by their medical team [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] .
17.6Neurotoxicity Inform patients that they are at risk of developing adverse neurologic reactions including seizure, altered mental status, and tremor. Advise patients to contact their physician should they develop vision changes, delirium, or tremors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] .
17.7Hyperkalemia Inform patients that tacrolimus can cause hyperkalemia. Monitoring of potassium levels may be necessary, especially with concomitant use of other drugs known to cause hyperkalemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] .
17.8Hypertension Inform patients that tacrolimus can cause high blood pressure which may require treatment with antihypertensive therapy. Advise patients to monitor their blood pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] .
17.9Thrombotic Microangiopathy Inform patients that tacrolimus can cause blood clotting problems. The risk of this occurring increases when patients take tacrolimus and sirolimus or everolimus concomitantly, or when patients develop certain infections. Advise them to seek medical attention promptly if they develop fever, petequiae or bruises, fatigue, confusion, jaundice, oliguria. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.16)]
17.10Drug Interactions Instruct patients to tell their healthcare providers when they start or stop taking any medicines, including prescription medicines and nonprescription medicines, natural or herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, and vitamins. Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice [see Drug Interactions (7)].
17.11Pregnancy, Lactation and Infertility Inform women of childbearing potential that tacrolimus can harm the fetus. Instruct male and female patients to discuss with their healthcare provider family planning options including appropriate contraception. Also, di…