Uses, Side Effects, Price of TACRORITE 0.5mg Capsule 10's

TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE contains Tacrolimus which belongs to the group of medicines called Immunosuppressants. It is used to prevent graft rejection in patients undergoing organ transplantation. It can also be used to treat an ongoing graft rejection of the newly transplanted organ. It is mostly used in combination with other immune suppressants to achieve maximum benefits.

Tacrolimus suppresses your body’s immune functions and enables your body to accept the transplanted organ. Take TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE regularly as instructed by your doctor. While undergoing therapy with TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE your doctor will periodically monitor your heart functions and nerve functions to avoid the risk of side effects.

Your doctor may also prescribe you blood tests and urine tests at regular intervals to access the improvement in your health conditions. During treatment with TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE, avoid exposing your skin towards direct sunlight. Wear protective loose-fitting clothes and apply sunscreen while going outdoors.

Before taking TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. Avoid consuming grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE as it may increase the risk of side effects.

USES OF TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE:

• TPrevents graft rejection following organ transplantation.

HOW TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE WORKS:

TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE is an immunosuppressive agent. It works by blocking the release of certain chemicals in the body (such as T-cells) that triggers the immune response. It suppresses your body’s immune functions and enables your body to accept the transplanted organ. As a result, it prevents the risk of graft rejection and increases the survival of the newly transplanted organ.

SIDE EFFECTS OF TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE:

COMMON

Stop taking TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects such as:

• Severe stomach pain with or without fever, chills, nausea and vomiting.
• Signs of skin cancer (such as growth or lump on the skin, dark patches on the skin, flesh-coloured or scar-like lesions, scaly patches on sun-exposed areas).
• Signs of lymph cancer (enlarged lymph nodes with tiredness, fever, night sweats, itchy skin, weight loss).
• Increased frequency of opportunistic infections (including skin infections, urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, stomach infections, oral infections, etc.).
• Flu-like symptoms (such as fever, sore throat, cold, cough, feeling unwell).
• Signs of brain infection (such as memory loss, difficulty in thinking, trouble in walking or vision loss).
• Signs of kidney damage such as Haemolytic uraemic syndrome causing low urine output, extreme tiredness, yellowing of the skin or eyes and abnormal bruising or bleeding with signs of infection.

FAQs:

Q1 What is the use of TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE? TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE is used to prevent graft rejection in patients undergoing organ transplantation. It can also be used to treat an ongoing graft rejection of the newly transplanted organ.

Q2 How TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE works? TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE is an immunosuppressive agent. It works by blocking the release of certain chemicals in the body (such as T-cells) that triggers the immune response. It suppresses your body’s immune functions and enables your body to accept the transplanted organ. As a result, it prevents the risk of graft rejection and increases the survival of the newly transplanted organ.

Q3 How to take TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE? Take TACRORITE 0.5MG CAPSULE 1 hour before meals or 2-3 hour after meals or as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.