Prograf and Angioedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Angioedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Prograf (tacrolimus), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Cellcept, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Angioedema when taking Prograf. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41,725 people who have side effects when taking Prograf from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prograf?

Prograf has active ingredients of tacrolimus. It is often used in kidney transplant. eHealthMe is studying from 42,230 Prograf users. Check the latest studies of Prograf.

What is Angioedema?

Angioedema (rapid swelling of the dermis) is found to be associated with 1,199 drugs and 2,092 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Angioedema.

On Jul, 29, 2026

41,725 people reported to have side effects when taking Prograf.
Among them, 47 people (0.11%) have Angioedema.

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Prograf when they have Angioedema? *

What is the gender of people who have Angioedema when taking Prograf? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Angioedema when taking Prograf? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prograf? *

What are other side effects people have besides Angioedema? *

Food Allergy: 11 people, 23.40%
Abdominal Pain: 8 people, 17.02%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 17.02%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 14.89%
Face Oedema (swelling of face): 6 people, 12.77%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 6 people, 12.77%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 12.77%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 12.77%
Lip Swelling: 6 people, 12.77%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 5 people, 10.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 14.89%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 2 people, 4.26%
Rickets (softening of bones): 2 people, 4.26%
Nephropathy (damage to or disease of a kidney): 2 people, 4.26%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 4.26%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 4.26%
Pneumonia Influenzal (the flu with pneumonia): 1 person, 2.13%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 2.13%
Lung Infection: 1 person, 2.13%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 1 person, 2.13%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Angioedema:

Angioedema (1,199 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Angioedema:

Angioedema (2,092 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Banaga, Y., Mohmmed, K., Mustafa, H., & Barrett, J, "Angioedema 2 months after Administration of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)", J Clin Case Rep, 2014 Jan .
Banaga, Y., Mohmmed, K., Mustafa, H., & Barrett, J, "Angioedema 2 months after Administration of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)", J Clin Case Rep, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tacrolimus (the active ingredients of Prograf) and Prograf (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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