Ensure Safety With Tacrolimus in Your Transplant Patients

October 2017

You'll hear about mix-ups with the transplant med tacrolimus.

It's the backbone of many immunosuppressant regimens...and errors can lead to a higher risk of organ rejection and other problems.

Keep dosage forms straight. Oral tacrolimus comes as immediate-release caps (Prograf, etc)...and extended-release caps (Advagraf).

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Table of Contents

Practice Prepare for a Pharmacy Inspection BEFORE It Happens
Pediatrics Look Out for Kids Getting Meds for High Blood Pressure
Medication Errors Ensure Safety With Tacrolimus in Your Transplant Patients
Bowel Preps Understand How Bowel Preps Can Be Used Safely and Effectively
Smoking Cessation Think of Cravv as Similar to Nicorette or Champix for Smoking Cessation
Contraceptives Help Women Stay on Track With Their Hormonal Contraceptives
Hepatitis C Maviret and Vosevi Will Join the Market of Oral Hep C Meds
Infectious Diseases Help Prevent First-Line Antibiotics for Gonorrhea From Being Ruled Out
Hair Loss Expect Many Women With Hair Loss to Try OTC Minoxidil
Psychiatry Be Aware of Treatments Used for PTSD
Practice Get Our Special Report to Be Ready for the Next Disaster