Tacrolimus

CHEMBL3989887 Phase 4 已批准 Small molecule
Half-Life
12 hours
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
804.0 g/mol
LogP
2.7
Phase
4

Binding the intracellular protein FKBP12, tacrolimus forms a complex that inhibits calcineurin and, in turn, blocks the transcription of interleukin-2. Cutting off this signal prevents T cells from activating, which is why the drug is used to stop the body from rejecting a transplanted kidney, liver, or heart. The same immune restraint also treats stubborn inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema. A large macrolide-type molecule (C44H69NO12) with a half-life of about 12 hours, it is a potent calcineurin inhibitor whose blood levels and effect on kidney function are tracked closely during treatment. By targeting the specific pathway of T-cell activation, it suppresses immunity selectively rather than broadly. Tacrolimus is an approved immunosuppressant that is a mainstay of solid-organ transplantation.

This medication suppresses the immune system to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ such as a kidney, liver, or heart. It is also used to treat certain immune-related skin conditions like eczema when other treatments have not worked. Regular blood tests are needed to monitor drug levels and kidney function.

分子量

804.0180 g/mol

LogP

2.70

TPSA

178.00 Ų

Lipinski 五规则

不符合

治疗领域

药物分类

作用机制

Calcineurin inhibitor binding FKBP12; suppresses IL-2 transcription.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Half-Life 12 hours

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

机制

Calcineurin inhibitor binding FKBP12; suppresses IL-2 transcription.

二维结构

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SMILES

C=CC[C@@H]1/C=C(\C)C[C@H](C)C[C@H](OC)[C@H]2O[C@@](O)(C(=O)C(=O)N3CCCC[C@H]3C(=O)O[C@H](/C(C)=C/[C@@H]3CC[C@@H](O)[C@H](OC)C3)[C@H](C)[C@@H](O)CC1=O)[C@H](C)C[C@@H]2OC.O

InChI

InChI=1S/C44H69NO12.H2O/c1-10-13-31-19-25(2)18-26(3)20-37(54-8)40-38(55-9)22-28(5)44(52,57-40)41(49)42(50)45-17-12-11-14-32(45)43(51)56-39(29(6)34(47)24-35(31)48)27(4)21-30-15-16-33(46)36(23-30)53-7;/h10,19,21,26,28-34,36-40,46-47,52H,1,11-18,20,22-24H2,2-9H3;1H2/b25-19+,27-21+;/t26-,28+,29+,30-,31+,32-,33+,34-,36+,37-,38-,39+,40+,44+;/m0./s1

Molecular Formula

C44H69NO12

HBD / HBA

3 / 12

可旋转键数

7

重原子数

57

Moderate Tacrolimus + Trimethoprim

Trimethoprim impairs renal potassium excretion and may inhibit tubular secretion of tacrolimus, collectively increasing the risk of hyperkalemia and tacrolimus nephrotoxicity.

Major Tacrolimus + Fluconazole

Fluconazole markedly inhibits CYP3A4-mediated tacrolimus metabolism, causing 2- to 4-fold elevations in tacrolimus trough levels and substantial risk of nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity.

Major Tacrolimus + Cyclosporine

Concurrent use of cyclosporine and tacrolimus dramatically amplifies nephrotoxicity and is generally contraindicated; both agents independently cause renal vasoconstriction and tubular injury.

Major Tacrolimus + Phenytoin

Phenytoin is a strong CYP3A4 inducer that can reduce tacrolimus exposure by more than 50%, putting transplant patients at risk for graft rejection.

Major Tacrolimus + Carbamazepine

Carbamazepine, a potent CYP3A4 inducer, substantially decreases tacrolimus blood concentrations, risking acute rejection in transplant recipients.

Minor Tacrolimus + Metoprolol

Tacrolimus may mildly prolong the QT interval; metoprolol's bradycardic effect may compound this modestly, though clinically significant arrhythmia is uncommon at standard doses.

Moderate Tacrolimus + Omeprazole

Omeprazole inhibits CYP2C19 and weakly inhibits CYP3A4, leading to modest increases in tacrolimus exposure particularly in CYP2C19 poor metabolisers.

Moderate Tacrolimus + Diltiazem

Diltiazem inhibits CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein, increasing tacrolimus blood concentrations by 40–70% and heightening the risk of dose-related tacrolimus toxicity.

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

常见问题

This medication suppresses the immune system to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ such as a kidney, liver, or heart. It is also used to treat certain immune-related skin conditions like eczema when other treatments have not worked. Regular blood tests are needed to monitor drug levels and kidney function.

Calcineurin inhibitor binding FKBP12; suppresses IL-2 transcription.

Key pharmacokinetic parameters for Tacrolimus: Half-life: 12 hours.

Yes, Tacrolimus is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL3989887. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 445643. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.

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This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.