Pangraf 0.5 Capsule
1 Strip of 10 Capsules.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Tacrolimus (0.5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Panacea Biotec Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Pangraf 0.5 Capsule is used along with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a new organ (e.g., liver, kidney, or heart) after transplant. Pangraf 0.5 Capsule is an immunosuppressant that 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.
Pangraf 0.5 Capsule is an immunosuppressant that 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 Pangraf 0.5 Capsule an antibiotic?
Yes, Pangraf 0.5 Capsule is an antibiotic belonging to the macrolide class of medicines. It primarily treats organ rejection following kidney, heart, or liver transplants by suppressing the immune system.
Which vaccines should not be taken while taking Pangraf 0.5 Capsule?
Avoid taking live vaccines (containing weakened pathogens) while on Pangraf 0.5 Capsule. These include measles, mumps, rubella, BCG (TB vaccine), yellow fever, chickenpox, and typhoid vaccines. Also avoid polio drops and nasal flu vaccines.
Who should not take Pangraf 0.5 Capsule?
Patients with allergies to Pangraf 0.5 Capsule or those with weakened immune systems, high blood pressure, and kidney failure should avoid it. Additionally, pregnant or breastfeeding women and individuals planning to receive live vaccines (such as the MMR vaccine) should avoid this medicine.
What should I tell my doctor before taking Pangraf 0.5 Capsule?
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, allergic to Pangraf 0.5 Capsule or have long-term infections, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, or if you have high potassium levels, a weakened immune system, and/or are currently using other medications. You should also inform your doctor of any recent live vaccine exposure.
What should I be aware of before I start taking Pangraf 0.5 Capsule?
Pangraf 0.5 Capsule suppresses the immune system, increasing the risk of infection. In some cases, it can also increase the risk for certain types of cancer (e.g., skin and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma)). It may impair the immune system's ability to fight infections. Consult your doctor before starting this medication and report any symptoms like fever, chills, cough, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, warm, red, or painful areas on your skin if they occur.
Does Pangraf 0.5 Capsule have an abuse potential?
No, Pangraf 0.5 Capsule does not have an abuse potential and is therefore not a controlled substance. Controlled substances are subject to restrictions on their use and access due to the potential for misuse.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Pangraf 0.5 Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
- Pangraf 0.5 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
- Inform your doctor if you experience unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness
- Do not stop taking Pangraf 0.5 Capsule without talking to your doctor first
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pangraf 0.5 Capsule.
Breastfeed
Pangraf 0.5 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
Pangraf 0.5 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.
