Limus 1mg Tablet

Short Description

Limus 1mg Tablet is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Limus 1mg Tablet must be taken in a dose and duration as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food but make sure to take it at about the same time every day. An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body. Common side effects of this medicine include edema, increased blood lipid level, high blood pressure, increased level of creatinine, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, fever, urinary tract infection, anemia, nausea, joint pain, and thrombocytopenia. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, consult the doctor immediately. Inform the doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions such as rash, shortness of breath, coughing, swelling, etc.

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. Limus 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Edema Increased blood lipid level High blood pressure Increased level of creatinine Abdominal pain Diarrhea Headache Fever Urinary tract infection Anemia Nausea Joint pain Thrombocytopenia

Limus 1mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing your body's immune response following transplant of an organ (e.g. liver, kidney, heart). This helps your body to accept the new organ as if it were your own.

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. May be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Monitor your sugar level regularly and report any extreme changes to your doctor. Do not use sunbeds and avoid strong sunlight or use a sun cream with a high sun protection factor (SPF of at least 15). If you have diabetes mellitus, this medicine may affect your blood sugar levels.