Healgraft S 360 Tablet
Manufacturer
Rene Lifescience
Salt Composition
Mycophenolate sodium (360mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Healgraft S 360 Tablet is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant, such as kidney, heart, or liver.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Healgraft S 360 Tablet is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It works by weakening your body's immune system, so it does not attack the transplanted organ. The amount of Healgraft S 360 Tablet you take depends on the type of transplant you have. Follow your doctor's instructions on this. This medicine may be taken with or without food. Swallow it as a whole, do not crush, chew, break, or open them. Take the medicine regularly to get the most benefit and keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, you may increase the chances of rejecting your transplanted organ.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Healgraft S 360 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Stomach pain Headache High blood pressure Changes in the number of white blood cells
Alcohol Warning
Consuming alcohol with Healgraft S 360 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeeding Warning
Healgraft S 360 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Healgraft S 360 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Healgraft S 360 Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.
Quick Tips
Take it with food to minimize possible side effects like nausea and stomach pain. It makes you more susceptible to getting infections. Avoid contact with people who have an infection and consult your doctor immediately if you develop a sore throat, high temperature, or any other signs of infections. It may cause birth defects so birth control is required in females of reproductive age. Protect yourself from direct sunlight by wearing protective clothing and applying a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF). Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, or fever.
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Frequently asked questions
Why has my doctor given me Healgraft S 360 Tablet after I have had a kidney transplant?
Healgraft S 360 Tablet is an immunosuppressant prescribed to help your body accept the donor kidney. It works by suppressing the immune system, which fights against foreign substances and may reject the transplanted organ.
Can Healgraft S 360 Tablet cause cancer?
Healgraft S 360 Tablet may increase your chances of certain cancers like skin cancer and lymphoma. When outside, avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight; wear protective clothing and apply sunscreen. If you experience a new skin sore or bump, a change in the size or color of a mole, a brown or black skin lesion (sore) with uneven edges, a sore whose one part does not look like the other, skin changes, sores that do not heal, unexplained fever, tiredness that does not go away, weight loss, or pain or swelling in the neck, groin, or armpits, call your doctor.
Is Healgraft S 360 Tablet a steroid or a chemotherapy drug? Can it cause hair loss?
Healgraft S 360 Tablet is neither a steroid nor a chemotherapy medicine. It is an immunosuppressant, which means that it acts on your immune system to suppress or weaken it so that your body does not reject the donated organ of another person. Hair loss is a common side effect of Healgraft S 360 Tablet.
Do I need any special tests while taking Healgraft S 360 Tablet?
Your doctor may recommend a blood test before you start treatment and regular blood tests throughout the course. These will help monitor your response to the medicine and the development of any side effects.
My doctor has asked me to stay away from a person who has chicken pox or shingles. Why?
Healgraft S 360 Tablet is an immunosuppressant, which means it weakens the immune system. If you come in contact with someone who has chickenpox or shingles, your weakened immune system could lead to developing the disease. Your doctor has advised you to be cautious to prevent potential illness.
What precautions should a female follow while taking Healgraft S 360 Tablet?
Do not take Healgraft S 360 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. There is a high risk of miscarriage during the first three months of pregnancy and birth defects in the baby may occur. Use two acceptable forms of birth control (e.g., a hormonal method, barrier methods like condoms) for four weeks before starting treatment, during treatment, and for six weeks after stopping treatment. Your doctor will suggest suitable options for you.
What precautions should a male follow while taking Healgraft S 360 Tablet?
Use reliable contraception (e.g., condoms) during treatment and for 90 days after the treatment. Men should not donate semen during or for 90 days following discontinuation of Healgraft S 360 Tablet.
