Tacrolimus and Injection site pruritus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Injection site pruritus is reported as a side effect among people who take Tacrolimus (tacrolimus), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Dupixent, and have Dermatitis atopic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Injection site pruritus when taking Tacrolimus. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 115,828 people who have side effects when taking Tacrolimus from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tacrolimus?

Tacrolimus has active ingredients of tacrolimus. It is often used in kidney transplant. eHealthMe is studying from 116,160 Tacrolimus users. Check the latest studies of Tacrolimus.

What is Injection site pruritus?

Injection site pruritus (severe itching at injection site) is found to be associated with 991 drugs and 1,101 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Injection site pruritus.

On Jul, 20, 2026

115,828 people reported to have side effects when taking Tacrolimus.
Among them, 62 people (0.05%) have Injection site pruritus.

Could Tacrolimus cause Injection site pruritus?

Among these 62 people:

How long have people been on Tacrolimus when they have Injection site pruritus? *

What is the gender of people who have Injection site pruritus when taking Tacrolimus? *

female: 87.5 %
male: 12.5 %

What is the age of people who have Injection site pruritus when taking Tacrolimus? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tacrolimus? *

Dupixent: 32 people, 51.61%
Vitamin D3: 10 people, 16.13%
Flonase Allergy Relief: 9 people, 14.52%
Omeprazole: 9 people, 14.52%
Amlodipine: 9 people, 14.52%
Hydrochlorothiazide: 9 people, 14.52%
Tylenol: 9 people, 14.52%
Melatonin: 8 people, 12.90%
Magnesium: 8 people, 12.90%
Lidocaine: 7 people, 11.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Injection site pruritus? *

Injection Site Erythema (redness at injection site): 26 people, 41.94%
Injection Site Pain: 16 people, 25.81%
Injection Site Swelling: 12 people, 19.35%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 17.74%
Headache (pain in head): 10 people, 16.13%
Rashes (redness): 10 people, 16.13%
Joint Pain: 9 people, 14.52%
Itching: 8 people, 12.90%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 12.90%
Pain: 7 people, 11.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 27 people, 43.55%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 8 people, 12.90%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 5 people, 8.06%
Dermatitis Allergic (inflammation of the skin due allergic reaction): 4 people, 6.45%
Neurodermatitis (a skin disorder characterized by long lasting itching and scratching): 3 people, 4.84%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 3 people, 4.84%
Infertility Female: 3 people, 4.84%
Immune System Disorder: 2 people, 3.23%
Immunodeficiency: 2 people, 3.23%
Fertility Increased: 2 people, 3.23%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tacrolimus (the active ingredients of Tacrolimus) and Tacrolimus (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

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