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tacrolimus OD, mycophenolic acid, prednisolone
tacrolimus OD, mycophenolic acid, prednisolone is a Immunosuppressive combination therapy Small molecule drug developed by University Medical Center Groningen. It is currently FDA-approved for Prevention of organ rejection in transplant recipients (kidney, heart, liver, pancreas), Maintenance immunosuppression post-transplantation. Also known as: advagraf, mycophenolic acid.
This triple immunosuppressive regimen suppresses T-cell activation and proliferation to prevent organ rejection after transplantation.
This triple immunosuppressive regimen suppresses T-cell activation and proliferation to prevent organ rejection after transplantation. Used for Prevention of organ rejection in transplant recipients (kidney, heart, liver, pancreas), Maintenance immunosuppression post-transplantation.
At a glance
| Generic name | tacrolimus OD, mycophenolic acid, prednisolone |
|---|---|
| Also known as | advagraf, mycophenolic acid |
| Sponsor | University Medical Center Groningen |
| Drug class | Immunosuppressive combination therapy |
| Target | Calcineurin (tacrolimus); IMPDH (mycophenolic acid); glucocorticoid receptor (prednisolone) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Immunology / Transplantation |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Tacrolimus inhibits calcineurin and blocks T-cell receptor signaling; mycophenolic acid inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase to reduce lymphocyte proliferation; prednisolone is a corticosteroid that broadly suppresses immune cell activation and cytokine production. Together, these agents provide complementary immunosuppression to prevent allograft rejection.
Approved indications
- Prevention of organ rejection in transplant recipients (kidney, heart, liver, pancreas)
- Maintenance immunosuppression post-transplantation
Common side effects
- Nephrotoxicity
- Neurotoxicity (tremor, headache)
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Infections
- Malignancy (increased risk)
Key clinical trials
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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- Drug class: All Immunosuppressive combination therapy drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting Calcineurin (tacrolimus); IMPDH (mycophenolic acid); glucocorticoid receptor (prednisolone)
- Manufacturer: University Medical Center Groningen — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Immunology / Transplantation
- Indication: Drugs for Prevention of organ rejection in transplant recipients (kidney, heart, liver, pancreas)
- Indication: Drugs for Maintenance immunosuppression post-transplantation
- Also known as: advagraf, mycophenolic acid
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