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Tacrolimus Test

Posted in News and Notices [Monday, December 29th, 2014 ]

Frequently asked questions on Tacrolimus What is Tacrolimus? Tacrolimus is a macrolide antibiotic derived from the fungus Streptomyces tsukubaensis. Like cyclosporine, tacrolimus inhibits calcineurin to suppress T cells. Tacrolimus has a narrow therapeutic range, and adverse effects are common, particularly at high dose and concentrations, making therapeutic drug monitoring essential. What is the main use […]

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