tacrolimus
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tacrolimus (uncountable)
(pharmacology) An immunosuppressive drug obtained from Streptomyces tsukubaensis used mainly after organ transplantation.
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Therefore, tacrolimus ointment should be used during only if the benefits outweigh the potential risks to the fetus.
There have been published reports that an interaction exists when fluconazole is administered concomitantly with tacrolimus, leading to increased serum levels of tacrolimus.
Interactions are unlikely because only small amounts of tacrolimus are absorbed from the skin; however, it still is possible that important interactions might occur.