Tacrolimus has 100 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 8 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 53 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Grapefruit Juice, Mifepristone, Nelfinavir. Patients taking Tacrolimus should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 100
- Contraindicated
- 8
- Major
- 53
- Moderate
- 37
- Minor
- 2
Contraindicated (8)
- Tacrolimus + Grapefruit Juice— Strong CYP3A inhibitor that may increase tacrolimus concentrations and risk of serious adverse reactions including neuro…
- Tacrolimus + Mifepristone— Mifepristone increases tacrolimus exposure; concomitant use is contraindicated due to narrow therapeutic range.
- Tacrolimus + Nelfinavir— Increased tacrolimus concentrations via CYP3A inhibition; avoid concomitant use.
- Tacrolimus + Pimozide— Additive QT interval prolongation effect anticipated, increasing risk of ventricular arrhythmias.
- Tacrolimus + Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic Injection,— Concurrent use increases risk of severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia. Avoid use; if unavoidable, closely monitor s…
- Tacrolimus + Potassium Phosphates— Immunosuppressant that increases serum potassium, raising risk of severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia. Avoid use; …
- Tacrolimus + Potassium Phosphates In Sodium Chloride— Concurrent use increases risk of severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia. Avoid use; if unavoidable, closely monitor s…
- Tacrolimus + Tofacitinib— Immunosuppressive drug with risk of added immunosuppression. Concomitant use with XELJANZ/XELJANZ XR is not recommended.
Major (53)
- Tacrolimus + Alcohol— May increase the rate of tacrolimus release and increase risk of serious adverse reactions including neurotoxicity and Q…
- Tacrolimus + Amiloride Hydrochloride And Hydrochlorothiazide— Risk of hyperkalemia may be increased when amiloride HCl is administered concomitantly. Use with caution and frequent mo…
- Tacrolimus + Amlodipine— Amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of tacrolimus. Frequent monitoring of trough blood levels and dose adjustment …
- Tacrolimus + Amlodipine Besylate— Amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of tacrolimus. Frequent monitoring of trough blood levels and dose adjustment …
- Tacrolimus + Amlodipine Besylate And Olmesartan Medoxomil— Amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of tacrolimus. Frequent monitoring of trough blood levels and dose adjustment …
- Tacrolimus + Boceprevir— Strong CYP3A Inhibitors 3 : Protease inhibitors (e.g, nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals …
- Tacrolimus + Carbamazepine— May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase risk of rejection. Increase tacrolimus dose and m…
- Tacrolimus + Chloramphenicol— May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase risk of serious adverse reactions including neuro…
- Tacrolimus + Clarithromycin— Strong CYP3A Inhibitors 3 : Protease inhibitors (e.g, nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals …
- Tacrolimus + Cotrimoxazole— Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, fluconazole), calcium channel blockers…
- Tacrolimus + Cyclosporine— May potentiate renal dysfunction; close monitoring of renal function recommended during concomitant use.
- Tacrolimus + Danazol— Danazol raises plasma levels of tacrolimus, leading to increased renal toxicity. Monitoring and dose adjustments may be …
- Tacrolimus + Erythromycin— Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, fluconazole), calcium channel blockers…
- Tacrolimus + Fenofibrate— Risk of nephrotoxicity and deterioration of renal function due to decreased creatinine clearance. Requires careful benef…
- Tacrolimus + Fenofibric Acid— Immunosuppressant can produce nephrotoxicity and decreased creatinine clearance, increasing risk of renal function deter…
- Tacrolimus + Fluconazole— Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, fluconazole), calcium channel blockers…
- Tacrolimus + Foscarnet Sodium— Concomitant use should be avoided due to additive nephrotoxicity and renal impairment risk.
- Tacrolimus + Ganciclovir Sodium— Associated with myelosuppression or nephrotoxicity; coadministration should be considered only if potential benefits out…
- Tacrolimus + Imatinib— Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors, such as: antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil,…
- Tacrolimus + Isavuconazole— Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors, such as: antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil,…
- Tacrolimus + Itraconazole— Strong CYP3A Inhibitors 3 : Protease inhibitors (e.g, nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals …
- Tacrolimus + Ketoconazole— Strong CYP3A Inhibitors 3 : Protease inhibitors (e.g, nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals …
- Tacrolimus + Lansoprazole— Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, fluconazole), calcium channel blockers…
- Tacrolimus + Letermovir— Increase tacrolimus dose and monitor tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ,…
- Tacrolimus + Methylprednisolone— Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, fluconazole), calcium channel blockers…
- Tacrolimus + Metoclopramide— Other drugs, such as: Magnesium and aluminum hydroxide antacids Metoclopramide May increase tacrolimus whole blood troug…
- Tacrolimus + Nefazodone— May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase risk of serious adverse reactions including neuro…
- Tacrolimus + Nicardipine— Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, fluconazole), calcium channel blockers…
- Tacrolimus + Nicardipine Hydrochloride— Nicardipine may elevate plasma tacrolimus levels through inhibition of hepatic microsomal enzymes including CYP3A4. Plas…
- Tacrolimus + Nifedipine— Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, fluconazole), calcium channel blockers…
- Tacrolimus + Nilotinib— Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors, such as: antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil,…
- Tacrolimus + Olmesartan Medoxomil / Amlodipine Besylate / Hydrochlorothiazide— Amlodipine increases exposure to tacrolimus, requiring monitoring.
- Tacrolimus + Omeprazole— Mild or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Clotrimazole, antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, fluconazole), calcium channel blockers…
- Tacrolimus + Phenobarbital— May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase risk of rejection. Increase tacrolimus dose and m…
- Tacrolimus + Phenytoin— May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase risk of rejection. Increase tacrolimus dose and m…
- Tacrolimus + Posaconazole— Strong CYP3A Inhibitors 3 : Protease inhibitors (e.g, nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals …
- Tacrolimus + Posaconazole Delayed-Release— Posaconazole significantly increases tacrolimus Cmax and AUC. Reduce tacrolimus dose to approximately one-third and moni…
- Tacrolimus + Potassium Chloride— Concurrent use increases risk of severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia, particularly in presence of other hyperkalem…
- Tacrolimus + Potassium Chloride And Sodium Chloride— Increases risk of severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia, particularly in presence of other risk factors. Avoid use i…
- Tacrolimus + Ranolazine— CYP3A substrate with narrow therapeutic range. Dose adjustment may be required as ranolazine increases plasma concentrat…
- Tacrolimus + Rifabutin— May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase risk of rejection. Increase tacrolimus dose and m…
- Tacrolimus + Rifampin— May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase risk of rejection. Increase tacrolimus dose and m…
- Tacrolimus + Ritonavir— Strong CYP3A Inhibitors 3 : Protease inhibitors (e.g, nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals …
- Tacrolimus + Schisandra Sphenanthera— May increase tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase risk of serious adverse reactions including neuro…
- Tacrolimus + Sodium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Acetate, Potassium Chloride And Magnesium Chloride— Tacrolimus increases hyperkalemia risk; avoid use due to potassium content or monitor serum potassium concentrations.
- Tacrolimus + Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride And Dextrose Monohydrate— Increased risk of severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia when potassium chloride solution is administered.
- Tacrolimus + St. John'S Wort— May decrease tacrolimus whole blood trough concentrations and increase risk of rejection. Increase tacrolimus dose and m…
- Tacrolimus + Telaprevir— Strong CYP3A Inhibitors 3 : Protease inhibitors (e.g, nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals …
- Tacrolimus + Tigecycline— Tigecycline may increase serum trough concentrations of tacrolimus, leading to risk of toxicity. Monitor serum concentra…
- Tacrolimus + Troleandomycin— Strong CYP3A Inhibitors 3 : Protease inhibitors (e.g, nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals …
- Tacrolimus + Valganciclovir— Associated with myelosuppression or nephrotoxicity. Coadministration should be considered only if potential benefits out…
- Tacrolimus + Valganciclovir Hydrochloride— Co-administration with valganciclovir should be considered only if potential benefits outweigh risks due to potential fo…
- Tacrolimus + Voriconazole— Strong CYP3A Inhibitors 3 : Protease inhibitors (e.g, nelfinavir, telaprevir, boceprevir, ritonavir), azole antifungals …
Moderate (37)
- Tacrolimus + Afatinib— P-glycoprotein inhibitor that increases afatinib exposure. Reduce GILOTRIF dose by 10 mg per day if not tolerated.
- Tacrolimus + Amiloride Hydrochloride— Risk of hyperkalemia may be increased when used concomitantly with amiloride HCl. Requires caution and frequent monitori…
- Tacrolimus + Amlodipine And Atorvastatin— Amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of tacrolimus. Frequent monitoring of trough blood levels and dose adjustment …
- Tacrolimus + Amlodipine And Valsartan— Amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of tacrolimus. Frequent monitoring of trough blood levels and dose adjustment …
- Tacrolimus + Calcium Channel Blockers— CYP3A4 inhibitors; concomitant administration in patients with widespread and/or erythrodermic disease should be done wi…
- Tacrolimus + Cannabidiol— Therapeutic drug monitoring and dose reduction for tacrolimus should be considered when co-administered with cannabidiol…
- Tacrolimus + Caspofungin Acetate— Concomitant use with caspofungin acetate requires monitoring. Standard monitoring of tacrolimus trough whole blood conce…
- Tacrolimus + Cimetidine— CYP3A4 inhibitor; concomitant administration in patients with widespread and/or erythrodermic disease should be done wit…
- Tacrolimus + Deferasirox— Deferasirox may induce CYP3A4 resulting in decreased tacrolimus concentration. Monitor for reduced effectiveness.
- Tacrolimus + Diltiazem— Mild or moderate CYP3A inhibitor calcium channel blocker that may affect tacrolimus concentrations. Monitor tacrolimus w…
- Tacrolimus + Dronedarone— Monitor and adjust dosage as needed. Dronedarone is a CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor that increases exposure of narrow therape…
- Tacrolimus + Esomeprazole Magnesium— Esomeprazole magnesium may increase serum levels of tacrolimus, requiring monitoring.
- Tacrolimus + Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed Release Capsules— Esomeprazole magnesium may increase serum levels of tacrolimus, requiring monitoring.
- Tacrolimus + Felodipine— Felodipine may increase blood concentration of tacrolimus; tacrolimus blood concentration should be monitored and dose m…
- Tacrolimus + Fosphenytoin Sodium— May increase plasma phenytoin concentrations after fosphenytoin conversion.
- Tacrolimus + Ganciclovir— Associated with myelosuppression or nephrotoxicity. Coadministration considered only if benefits outweigh risks.
- Tacrolimus + Isavuconazonium Sulfate— Increase in tacrolimus exposure. Monitor drug concentrations and adjust dose as needed.
- Tacrolimus + Leucine, Phenylalanine, Lysine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Valine, Histidine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Alanine, Glycine, Arginine, Proline, Serine, Tyrosine, Dibasic Potassium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Dextrose— Immunosuppressant may increase risk of hyperkalemia when used with CLINIMIX E due to its potassium content; administer w…
- Tacrolimus + Methenamine, Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Monohydrate, Phenyl Salicylate, Methylene Blue, And Hyoscyamine Sulfate— Methylene blue inhibits CYP3A4/5 metabolism. Tacrolimus has narrow therapeutic index; clinical relevance unknown but con…
- Tacrolimus + Metronidazole— CYP3A4 substrate whose plasma levels may increase with concomitant metronidazole use. Monitor plasma concentrations.
- Tacrolimus + Midazolam— Effects of Other Drugs/Substances on ENVARSUS XR a, d a ENVARSUS XR dosage adjustment recommendation based on observed e…
- Tacrolimus + Mycophenilic Acid— Can increase MPA exposure after crossover from cyclosporine to tacrolimus. Monitor for MPA-related adverse reactions and…
- Tacrolimus + Mycophenolic Acid Products (Mmf, Mpa)— Can increase MPA exposure after crossover from cyclosporine to tacrolimus. Monitor for MPA-related adverse reactions and…
- Tacrolimus + Olmesartan Medoxomil And Amlodipine Besylate And Hydrochlorothiazide— Amlodipine increases exposure to tacrolimus.
- Tacrolimus + Omeprazole And Sodium Bicarbonate— Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate may increase serum levels of tacrolimus. Monitor for potential dose adjustments.
- Tacrolimus + Palbociclib— Sensitive CYP3A substrate with narrow therapeutic index. Dose may need reduction when coadministered with palbociclib.
- Tacrolimus + Quizartinib— QT interval prolonging drug. Coadministration with VANFLYTA may further increase incidence of QT prolongation. More freq…
- Tacrolimus + Sevelamer Carbonate— Sevelamer carbonate may reduce bioavailability of tacrolimus, which could have clinically significant effect on safety o…
- Tacrolimus + Sevelamer Carbonate For Oral Suspension— Reduction in bioavailability may have clinically significant effect on safety or efficacy; consider separation of admini…
- Tacrolimus + Sevelamer Hydrochloride— Sevelamer may reduce bioavailability of tacrolimus, which has clinically significant effects on safety or efficacy. Cons…
- Tacrolimus + Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride And Dextrose Monohydrate— Avoid use due to potassium content increasing risk of hyperkalemia. If unavoidable, monitor serum potassium concentratio…
- Tacrolimus + Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate— LOKELMA decreases systemic exposure to tacrolimus by elevating gastric pH. Separate administration by at least 2 hours.
- Tacrolimus + Telmisartan And Amlodipine— Amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of tacrolimus. Monitor accordingly.
- Tacrolimus + Tinidazole— Tinidazole may increase tacrolimus levels. Monitor for signs of calcineurin-inhibitor associated toxicities during co-ad…
- Tacrolimus + Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide— Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of tacrolimus. Frequent monitoring of trough blood levels is recommended a…
- Tacrolimus + Verapamil— Mild or moderate CYP3A inhibitor calcium channel blocker that may affect tacrolimus concentrations. Monitor tacrolimus w…
- Tacrolimus + Whenamlodipine— Amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of tacrolimus. Frequent monitoring of trough blood levels and dose adjustment …
Minor (2)
- Tacrolimus + Anidulafungin— Co-administration resulted in no significant alteration in steady state pharmacokinetics of either drug. No dosage adjus…
- Tacrolimus + Micafungin Sodium— Co-administration with micafungin did not alter pharmacokinetics of either drug.