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Tacrolimus

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<B>Tacrolimus:</B> A drug that suppresses the immune system and prevents transplant rejection.

The drug acts by inhibiting the activation of T cells.

The brand name of tacrolimus is Prograf and the brand name of tacrolimus ointment is Protopic.

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