Tacrol 1mg Capsule
strip of 10.0 capsules.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Tacrolimus (1mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Mediart Lifesciences Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
Out of Stock
Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Tacrol 1mg Capsule is used along with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a new organ (e.g., liver, kidney, or heart) after transplant. Tacrol 1mg 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. It is used along with other medicines to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients.
Tacrol 1mg 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 Tacrol 1mg Capsule an antibiotic?
Yes, Tacrol 1mg Capsule belongs to the macrolide group of antibiotics. It is primarily used after organ transplantation to prevent rejection by suppressing the immune system in patients who have received a kidney, heart, or liver transplant.
Which live vaccines should be avoided while taking Tacrol 1mg Capsule?
You should avoid receiving live vaccines, such as those for measles, mumps, rubella, BCG (TB vaccine), yellow fever, chicken pox, and typhoid. Additionally, you should also avoid polio drops or flu vaccine administered through the nose.
Who should not take Tacrol 1mg Capsule?
Patients with a weakened immune system, high blood pressure, kidney failure, allergies to this medication, and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid taking Tacrol 1mg Capsule. Additionally, individuals planning to receive live vaccines should also avoid this medication.
What information should I provide to my doctor before starting Tacrol 1mg Capsule?
Inform your doctor about any allergies, long-term infections, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high blood potassium levels, or a weakened immune system. Also, disclose any history of medication, recent receipt, or upcoming live vaccine schedules.
What should I be aware of before starting Tacrol 1mg Capsule?
This medicine suppresses the immune system, increasing the risk of infection and potentially leading to cancer like skin and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma). Be cautious of symptoms such as fever, sweats or chills, cough or flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, warm, red, or painful areas on your skin. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Does Tacrol 1mg Capsule have abuse potential?
No, Tacrol 1mg Capsule does not have abuse potential and is classified as a non-controlled substance. It does not require permission from authorities or doctors for use due to its lack of potential for abuse.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Tacrol 1mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
- Tacrol 1mg 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
- 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
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tacrol 1mg Capsule.
Breastfeed
Tacrol 1mg 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
Tacrol 1mg 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.
