Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection
Manufacturer
Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition
Ciclosporin (100mg/ml)
Key Information
Short Description
Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients, including liver, kidney, and heart transplant recipients. It works by suppressing the body's immune response to the transplanted organ.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. The dose of Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection you take depends on your weight, medical condition, and what you are taking it for. Your doctor will work out the correct dose for you. It is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Keep taking these medicine for as long as you have been told to, even if you feel well. Stopping treatment may increase the risk of your transplanted organ being rejected.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Headache Nausea Unusual growth of facial or body hair High blood pressure Diarrhea Gingival hyperplasia Tremors
Alcohol Warning
Consuming alcohol with Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeeding Warning
Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated, oral) Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus Measles Vaccine (Live) Rubella vaccine (Live)
How it works
Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing your body's immune response following transplant of an organ (e.g. liver, kidney, 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 Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection without talking to your doctor first.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection a steroid?
No, Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called immunosuppressive agents that decrease the action of the body's immune system.
Can Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain may occur as an uncommon side effect of this medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects worry you.
Does Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection cause fatigue?
Yes, fatigue may be experienced as a common side effect. However, fatigue could also be due to an underlying disease. Discuss with your doctor if this side effect concerns you.
Do I need to get any tests done while being treated with Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection?
Yes, the doctor may suggest blood tests to check the levels of Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection in your blood, especially if you have had a transplant. Blood pressure checks before and during treatment, as well as liver and kidney function tests along with blood lipid (fat) checks will also be necessary.
Can Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection cause cancer?
Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection may increase your risk of developing cancers, particularly of the skin and lymphoid system. Limiting exposure to sunlight and UV light by wearing protective clothing and applying sunscreen frequently with a high protection factor is advised.
Does Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection cause hair growth?
Yes, abnormal hair growth (hypertrichosis) may occur as a common side effect of Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection, though it does not affect everyone.
What are the side effects of Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection?
Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, heartburn, increased hair growth on the face, arms, or back, growth of extra tissue on the gums, acne, flushing, and uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body. Additionally, you may experience burning or tingling sensations in your hands, arms, feet, or legs, muscle or joint pain, cramps, facial pain, ear problems, breast enlargement in men, depression, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
What is Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection used for?
Zymmune 100mg/ml Injection is used in combination with other medications to prevent transplant rejection in people who have received kidney, liver, and heart transplants. It also helps treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in patients whose symptoms were not relieved by methotrexate alone. Furthermore, it is used to treat psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
