Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule
strip of 10.0 capsules.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Tacrolimus (0.5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients by weakening the body's immune system. Emgraf 0.5mg 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, helping your body to accept the new organ as if it were your own.
Emgraf 0.5mg 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.
Is Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule an antibiotic?
Yes, Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule is a type of antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called macrolides. It is commonly used after organ transplantation to help prevent organ rejection in cases of kidney, heart, or liver transplant.
Which vaccines should not be taken while taking Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule?
You should avoid live vaccines (vaccines that use pathogens that are still alive, but are attenuated, meaning weakened) while taking Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule. These may include vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella, BCG (TB vaccine), yellow fever, chickenpox and typhoid. You should also avoid taking polio drops (by mouth) or flu vaccine (through nose).
Who should not take Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule?
Patients with allergies to the medication or a weakened immune system, high blood pressure, and kidney failure should avoid Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule. This medicine is also advised not to be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women. People who plan to receive live vaccines (e.g. MMR vaccine) should also avoid taking this medication.
What should I tell my doctor before taking Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule?
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, have allergies, long-term infection, 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 Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule?
This medicine suppresses the immune system and therefore increases the risk of infection. Additionally, in some cases, Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule can increase the risk of certain cancers such as skin and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma). It may lower your immune system's ability to fight infections. Before taking this medication, consult your doctor. If you experience any symptoms of infection like fever, chills or sweats, cough, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, warm, red, or painful areas on your skin, contact your doctor immediately.
Does Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule have an abuse potential?
No, Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule does not have an abuse potential and is therefore not a controlled substance. Controlled substances have the potential for abuse, so they require permission from authorities and doctors for use.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
- Emgraf 0.5mg 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 Emgraf 0.5mg 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.
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day to help with your kidney function.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule.
Breastfeed
Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Emgraf 0.5mg Capsule 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.
