Prograf Intravenous and Trutol Fruit Punch

• 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.

• Generic Name: glucose
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dex4, Insta-Glucose, Relion Grape, TRUEplus, Trutol Fruit Punch, BD Glucose, Dextrose, Rematex, Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief

Trutol Fruit Punch is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), most often in people with diabetes mellitus. Trutol Fruit Punch works by quickly increasing the amount of glucose in your blood.

Trutol Fruit Punch is also used to provide carbohydrate calories to a person who cannot eat because of illness, trauma, or other medical condition. This medicine is sometimes given to people who are sick from drinking too much alcohol.

Trutol Fruit Punch may also be used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood).

Trutol Fruit Punch may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.