Tacrolimus Definition

tə-krōlə-məs
noun
An immunosuppressive drug produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces tsukubaensis, C44 H69 NO12 , used in combination with corticosteroids to prevent rejection of organ transplants.
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Origin of Tacrolimus

  • t(sukubaensis) specific epithet (after Mount Tsukuba Japan, near which the actinomycete was discovered) (m)acrol(ide) im(m)u(no)s(uppressant)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Tacrolimus Sentence Examples

  • Unlike strong topical steroids, studies have shown that tacrolimus ointment does not cause skin atrophy.

  • It is unclear whether the effect of tacrolimus is due to systemic immunosuppression or a local effect.

  • The risk for humans cannot be completely ruled out as the potential for local immunosuppression with the long-term use of tacrolimus ointment is unknown.

  • Unlike strong topical steroids, studies have shown that tacrolimus ointment does not cause skin atrophy 5, 6.

  • How to store tacrolimus Store the capsules in their protective wrapper at room temperature in a dry place.

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