What is Tacrolimus topical?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Protopic
Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant agent in a topical preparation. It is used for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and other inflammatory skins disorders in patients not responsive to conventional therapy or when conventional therapy is not appropriate.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psoriasis | 9 | 3 | |
| Lichen sclerosus | 5 | 3 | |
| Atopic dermatitis | 4 | 0 | |
| Eczema | 4 | 1 | |
| Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus | 2 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 6 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Tacrolimus topical
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burning sensation | 3 | |
| Itching | 2 | |
| Burning pain | 1 | |
| Itchy skin | 1 | |
| Skin irritation | 1 | |
| Stinging sensation | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Tacrolimus topical
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 3 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 4 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Tacrolimus topical after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol topical (Clobex) | 2 | |
| Corticosteroids | 1 | |
| Pimecrolimus (Elidel) | 1 | |
| Triamcinolone topical (Triamcinolone acetonide cream) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Tacrolimus topical and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol topical (Clobex) | 1 | |
| dupilumab (Dupixent) | 1 |
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