Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule
Manufacturer
Rindz Pharma
Salt Composition
Tacrolimus (0.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients by weakening the body's immune system.
Dosage Form
Capsule
Introduction
Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule is used along with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a new organ (e.g., liver, kidney, or heart) after transplant. It does so by weakening your body's immune system, so it does not attack the new organ. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing your body's immune response following the transplant of an organ (e.g., liver, kidney, or heart). This helps your body to accept the new organ as if it were your own.
Quick Tips
Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. It may take 3 to 4 months for the medication to work. Keep taking it as prescribed. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the levels of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness. Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day to help with your kidney function. Do not stop taking Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule without talking to your doctor first.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule an antibiotic?
Yes, Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule belongs to the group of antibiotics called macrolides. It is primarily used after organ transplantation to help prevent rejection.
Which live vaccines should be avoided while taking Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule?
You should avoid live vaccines such as measles, mumps, rubella, BCG (TB vaccine), yellow fever, chicken pox, and typhoid. Additionally, polio drops by mouth or flu vaccine through the nose should be avoided.
Who should not take Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule?
Patients with allergies, weak immune systems, high blood pressure, kidney failure, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and those planning to receive live vaccines should avoid taking Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule.
What information should I provide my doctor before starting Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule?
Inform your doctor about pregnancy, allergies, long-term infections, high blood sugar or pressure, and high blood potassium levels. Additionally, mention any history of medication, recent vaccination, or scheduled live vaccine.
What should I be aware of before taking Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule?
This medicine suppresses the immune system, increasing the risk of infections. In some cases, it may increase cancer risk like skin and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma). Be cautious and report symptoms like fever, sweats or chills, cough or flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, warm, red, or painful areas on your skin to your doctor.
Does Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule have an abuse potential?
No, Ringraf 0.5mg Capsule does not have abuse potential and is not a controlled substance.
