Takfa 5mg Capsule
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Tacrolimus (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Takfa 5mg Capsule is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients by weakening the body's immune system.
Dosage Form
Capsule
Introduction
Takfa 5mg 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 (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. Takfa 5mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Takfa 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
Takfa 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. Do not stop taking Takfa 5mg Capsule without talking to your doctor first. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Takfa 5mg Capsule an antibiotic?
Yes, Takfa 5mg Capsule is an antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called macrolides. It is primarily used after organ transplantation. This medicine's immunosuppressant properties help prevent organ rejection following kidney, heart, or liver transplant.
Which vaccines should not be taken while taking Takfa 5mg Capsule?
Live vaccines (vaccines that use pathogens still alive but weakened, called attenuated) must be avoided while taking Takfa 5mg Capsule. These include vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella, BCG (TB vaccine), yellow fever, chickenpox, and typhoid. Additionally, polio drops (administered orally) or the flu shot (administered intranasally) should be avoided.
Who should not take Takfa 5mg Capsule?
People with known allergies to Takfa 5mg Capsule and those with weakened immune systems, high blood pressure, or kidney failure should avoid this medication. Additionally, pregnant or breastfeeding women and individuals planning to receive live vaccines (e.g., MMR vaccine) should also avoid Takfa 5mg Capsule.
What should I tell my doctor before taking Takfa 5mg Capsule?
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, have allergies, a long-term infection, high blood sugar, or high blood pressure. You should also inform your doctor of any history of medication, recent prescription, or upcoming live vaccine use. If you experience any symptoms like fever, sweats, chills, coughing, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, red or painful skin areas, consult your doctor.
What should I be aware of before I start taking Takfa 5mg Capsule?
This medicine suppresses the immune system, increasing the risk of infection. Moreover, Takfa 5mg Capsule may increase the risk of some cancers such as skin and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma). It can weaken the immune system's ability to fight infections. Talk to your doctor before starting this medication, and report any signs of infections like fever, chills, cough, muscle aches, or red, warm, or painful skin areas.
Does Takfa 5mg Capsule have an abuse potential?
No, Takfa 5mg Capsule does not have abuse potential and thus is not a controlled substance. Controlled substances have the potential for abuse; therefore, they require permission from authorities and doctors before use.
