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tacrolimus induced RENAL toxicity

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Mar 15 5:26am | Replies (22)
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@pakyun22

I didn't know prograf has more toxicity than Tacrolimus..
I thoughy one is generic and the other is brand.
Just do same thing

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Cheryl, Volunteer Mentor | @cehunt57 | Mar 6 10:54am

@pakyun22 you are correct. Prograf is the brand name. Tacrolimus is the generic name. Both are equally toxic to kidneys. I have been on both Prograf & Tacrolimus (first Prograf then switched to Tacrolimus) since my pancreas transplant 18 years ago. The damage to my kidney was discovered from a kidney biopsy much later. At some point I will need dialysis &/or kidney transplant because of my diabetes (not because of Prograf or Tacrolimus). Are you taking Prograf or Tacrolimus because of a pancreas transplant? Are you concerned about your kidney function?

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