Intron-A (Interferon Alfa-2b Powder for Injection) and Prograf Intravenous

• Generic Name: interferon alfa-2b
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Intron A

• It is used to treat cancer.
• It is used to treat genital warts.
• It is used to treat perianal warts.
• It is used to treat hepatitis B and C infections.
• It is used to treat skin wounds in patients with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: tacrolimus
• Dosage Forms: capsule, gelatin coated; injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Prograf, Astagraf XL, Envarsus XR, Hecoria

Tacrolimus injection is used together with other medicines to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (eg, kidney, liver, or heart). This medicine may be used with steroids, azathioprine, or mycophenolate mofetil. Tacrolimus belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents.

When a patient receives an organ transplant, the body's white blood cells will try to get rid of (reject) the transplanted organ. Tacrolimus works by suppressing the immune system to prevent the white blood cells from trying to get rid of the transplanted organ.

Tacrolimus is a very strong medicine. It can cause side effects that can be very serious, such as kidney problems. It may also decrease the body's ability to fight infections. You and your doctor should talk about the benefits of this medicine as well as the risks of using it.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.