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Lifecycle Pharma moves transplant tool forward - Biotech Sweden
December 30, 2008, 5:17 am

The Danish biopharmaceutical company Lifecycle Pharma enrolls the first patients to the phase III trial of a brand new immunosuppressive medication. The medication is called LCP-Tacro and is used in the prevention of organ rejection in stable kidney ...

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Tue Dec 9

• Effect of sequential applications of topical tacrolimus and topical corticosteroid s in the treatment of pediatric atopic dermatitis: An open-label pilot study

Mon Dec 1

• Tacrolimus Ointment May Reduce Relapse Risk for Stabilized Dermatitis: Using tacrolimus ointment 3 times weekly was associated with reduced risk for relapse of stabilized atopic dermatitis (AD), according to the results of a 2-phase randomized trial published online November 17 and in the December print issue of Pediatrics. "Long-ter m, safe and effective therapeutic options for managing the chronic relapsing nature of [AD] are essential for improving patient quality of life," write Amy S. Paller, MD, from Northwestern University 9;s Feinberg Medical School/Childre n's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and colleagues from the US Tacrolimus Ointment Study Group. "To minimize the risks of continued topical corticosteroid usage and potentially reduce the incidence of flares, we tested the efficacy and safety of a rotational paradigm of initial brief application of topical corticosteroid followed by long-term intermittent application of non-steroidal tacrolimus ointment to previously inflamed sites of dermatitis.&qu ot;

Wed Jun 25

• Tacrolimus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: As an ointment (Protopic), tacrolimus is a recent addition in the treatment of eczema, particularly atopic dermatitis. It suppresses inflammation.. .

Wed Mar 12

• Protopic.com: Get the information you need about Protopic here. You'll find the latest news and information as well as tips on living with eczema. Helpful links, a self assessment tool, useful downloads, and questions for your doctor are also available.
• Tacrolimus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Tacrolimus (also FK-506 or Fujimycin) is an immunosuppress ive drug whose main use is after allogenic organ...
• Tacrolimus topical - Yahoo! Health: What is tacrolimus topical? Tacrolimus is an immunosuppress ant. It works... growth of atopic dermatitis (eczema) on your skin. Tacrolimus topical is used to treat severe atopic dermatitis...
• Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc.: What Are The Most Common Side Effects Of Protopic? As with all medicines, Protopic can cause side effects. The most common side effects of Protopic are stinging, a burning feeling or itching of the skin that is being treated with Protopic. These side effe
• Patient Information Sheet: Protopic Ointment (tacrolimus): What is Protopic Ointment? * Protopic Ointment is used to treat moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema. It should be used only for a short time. It is not for continuous long-term use. * Protopic Ointment should not be the first p
• Tacrolimus (Topical Route) - MayoClinic.com: US Brand Names * Protopic Description Tacrolimus ointment is used for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. This is a skin condition where there...
• MedlinePlus Drug Information: Tacrolimus Topical (Print Version): Tacrolimus ointment is used to treat the symptoms of eczema (atopic dermatitis; a skin disease that causes...

Mon Mar 10

• Meta-analysis of tacrolimus ointment for atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients

Sun Jun 17

• Tacrolimus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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