Takfa 1mg (Tacrolimus) Uses Takfa 1 mg Capsule contains Tacrolimus, an immunosuppressive agent primarily used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. It works by suppressing the immune system to help the body accept a transplanted organ, such as a kidney, liver, or heart. How Tacrolimus works Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant. In organ transplant patients, it works by suppressing your body’s immune response helping your body to accept the new organ as if it were your own. In allergic eye disease, it works by decreasing the production of chemicals (eg. histamine) that cause allergic eye symptoms such as inflammation (redness and swelling). Common side effects of Tacrolimus Increased glucose level in blood, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Increased potassium level in blood, High blood pressure, Renal toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Gastrointestinal disorder, Diabetes, Infection, Decreased appetite, Electrolyte imbalance, Fluid overload, Blood cell abnormalities Disclaimer The content on this website is only for informational purposes. Please take advice from your doctor or healthcare professionals. Do not self-medicate. Consult with your doctor before taking this medicine.