Eris Lifesciences Ltd
Tacrolimus (0.25mg)
Tacrograf 0.25 Capsule is used along with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a new organ (e.g., liver, kidney, or heart) after transplant.
Capsule
Tacrograf 0.25 Capsule is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. 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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Tacrograf 0.25 Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Tacrograf 0.25 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.
Tacrograf 0.25 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 Inform your doctor if you experience unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day to help with your kidney function
Yes, Tacrograf 0.25 Capsule is a type of antibiotic belonging to the macrolide group. It is primarily used after organ transplantation. This medicine's immune-suppressing properties help prevent organ rejection after kidney, heart, or liver transplant.
You should avoid taking any live vaccines (vaccines that use pathogens still alive but attenuated, meaning weakened) while taking Tacrograf 0.25 Capsule. These may include vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella, BCG (TB vaccine), yellow fever, chickenpox and typhoid. Additionally, you should not take polio drops by mouth or flu vaccine via the nose.
Patients with a history of allergies to Tacrograf 0.25 Capsule and those with weak immune systems, high blood pressure or kidney failure should avoid this medication. It is also advisable to avoid taking Tacrograf 0.25 Capsule during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as before receiving live vaccines (e.g., MMR vaccine).
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, have allergies, long-term infections, high blood sugar, or high blood pressure. You should also inform your doctor about high blood potassium levels or a weakened immune system. Additionally, disclose any history of medications and whether you're scheduled to receive a live vaccine.
Tacrograf 0.25 Capsule suppresses the immune system, so there is an increased risk of infection. In some cases, this medication can increase the risk of certain cancers like skin and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma). It may also lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections. Consult your doctor before starting Tacrograf 0.25 Capsule. If you experience any symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, cough or flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, warm, red, or painful areas on your skin, seek medical attention immediately.
No, Tacrograf 0.25 Capsule does not have an abuse potential and is therefore not a controlled substance. Controlled substances are prone to abuse; therefore, they require authorization from authorities and doctors for use.