Tacstead 1.0 Capsule
Manufacturer
Steadfast Medishield Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Tacrolimus (1mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Tacstead 1.0 Capsule is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients by weakening the body's immune system.
Dosage Form
Capsule
Introduction
Tacstead 1.0 Capsule is an immunosuppressant used along with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a new organ (e.g., liver, kidney, or heart) after transplant. It works by suppressing your body's immune response following the transplant of an organ, helping 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. Tacstead 1.0 Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Tacstead 1.0 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
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 Tacstead 1.0 Capsule without talking to your doctor first.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the classification of Tacstead 1.0 Capsule?
Tacstead 1.0 Capsule is an antibiotic medication that belongs to a group of medicines called macrolides.
Which vaccines should be avoided while taking Tacstead 1.0 Capsule?
It is recommended to avoid live vaccines, such as those for measles, mumps, rubella, BCG (TB vaccine), yellow fever, chicken pox, and typhoid, while taking Tacstead 1.0 Capsule.
Who should not take Tacstead 1.0 Capsule?
Patients who are allergic to it or have a weakened immune system, high blood pressure, kidney failure, or plan to receive live vaccines should avoid taking Tacstead 1.0 Capsule.
What information should be shared with your doctor before starting Tacstead 1.0 Capsule?
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, have allergies, long-term infection, high blood sugar, or high blood pressure, and if you have a history of medication use or plan to receive live vaccines.
What should be known before starting Tacstead 1.0 Capsule?
This medicine suppresses the immune system, increasing the risk of infection. In some cases, it can also increase the risk of certain types of cancer and lower your immune system's ability to fight infections.
Does Tacstead 1.0 Capsule have abuse potential?
No, Tacstead 1.0 Capsule does not have abuse potential and is not a controlled substance.
