Tacrotor 1mg Capsule
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Tacrolimus (1mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Tacrotor 1mg Capsule is used along with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a new organ (e.g., liver, kidney, or heart) after transplant.
Dosage Form
Capsule
Introduction
Tacrotor 1mg 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.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Tacrotor 1mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Tacrotor 1mg 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
Tacrotor 1mg 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 monitor your kidney function regularly. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day to help with your kidney function. Do not stop taking Tacrotor 1mg Capsule without talking to your doctor first.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tacrotor 1mg Capsule an antibiotic?
Yes, Tacrotor 1mg Capsule is a type of antibiotic belonging to a group called macrolides. It's primarily used after organ transplantation. This medicine's immune-suppressing property helps prevent organ rejection after kidney, heart, or liver transplant.
Which vaccines should not be taken while taking Tacrotor 1mg Capsule?
You should avoid taking live vaccines (vaccines that use pathogens still alive, but weakened) while taking Tacrotor 1mg Capsule. These may include vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella, BCG (TB vaccine), yellow fever, chicken pox and typhoid. You should also avoid taking polio drops (by mouth) or flu vaccine (through nose).
Who should not take Tacrotor 1mg Capsule?
Patients with allergies to it, a weak immune system, high blood pressure, and kidney failure should avoid Tacrotor 1mg Capsule. This medicine should also be avoided in pregnant or breastfeeding women and people planning to receive any live vaccines (e.g. MMR vaccine).
What should I tell my doctor before taking Tacrotor 1mg Capsule?
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 if you have high blood potassium levels or a weakened immune system. Tell your doctor if you have a history of any medication, have recently received, or are scheduled to receive a live vaccine.
What should I be aware of before I start taking Tacrotor 1mg Capsule?
This medicine suppresses the immune system, so there's an increased risk of infection. In some cases, Tacrotor 1mg Capsule might increase the risk of certain types of cancer like skin and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma). It can lower your immune system's ability to fight infections. Consult your doctor before starting this medication, and if you experience symptoms of infection such as fever, chills, cough, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, warm, red or painful areas on your skin, inform your doctor immediately.
Does Tacrotor 1mg Capsule have an abuse potential?
No, Tacrotor 1mg Capsule does not have abuse potential. Controlled substances have potential for abuse, and they require permission from authorities and doctors to use.
