Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An immunosuppressive drug produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces tsukubaensis, C44H69NO12, used in combination with corticosteroids to prevent rejection of organ transplants.
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- noun An
immunosuppressive drug used mainly afterorgan transplantation.
Etymologies
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Examples
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If you have stubborn eczema, you might use a moisturizer with lactic acid or a steroid or a prescription drug called tacrolimus.
You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008
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If you have stubborn eczema, you might use a moisturizer with lactic acid or a steroid or a prescription drug called tacrolimus.
You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008
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In Jack's case we have the option of using topical 0.1 percent tacrolimus ointment which as limited study showed being beneficial as sole agent in about 60 percent of the dogs tested.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Confronting Pet Drug Shortages Dr. Richard Palmquist 2012
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In Jack's case we have the option of using topical 0.1 percent tacrolimus ointment which as limited study showed being beneficial as sole agent in about 60 percent of the dogs tested.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Confronting Pet Drug Shortages Dr. Richard Palmquist 2012
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In Jack's case we have the option of using topical 0.1 percent tacrolimus ointment which as limited study showed being beneficial as sole agent in about 60 percent of the dogs tested.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Confronting Pet Drug Shortages Dr. Richard Palmquist 2012
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For the first year, he'll be taking quite a fewmedications — as many as seven — then that number will decrease after the first 12 months, down to approximately one (typically tacrolimus) antirejection medication, taken twice a day.
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In Jack's case we have the option of using topical 0.1 percent tacrolimus ointment which as limited study showed being beneficial as sole agent in about 60 percent of the dogs tested.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Confronting Pet Drug Shortages Dr. Richard Palmquist 2012
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The doctor determines the tacrolimus dosage based on liver enzymes and blood levels.
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In Jack's case we have the option of using topical 0.1 percent tacrolimus ointment which as limited study showed being beneficial as sole agent in about 60 percent of the dogs tested.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Confronting Pet Drug Shortages Dr. Richard Palmquist 2012
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If the condition persists, your doctor may recommend either an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl Allergy) or doxepin cream (Zonalon); a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ointment or cream such as tacrolimus (Protopic); or a corticosteroid ointment such as hydrocortisone (Cortaid, Cortizone).
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