Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule
strip of 10.0 capsules.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Tacrolimus (0.5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule is used along with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a new organ (e.g., liver, kidney, or heart) after transplant. Tacrotor 0.5mg 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.
Tacrotor 0.5mg 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 Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule an antibiotic?
Yes, Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule is a type of antibiotic belonging to the macrolide group. It is primarily used after organ transplantation to prevent organ rejection (from kidney, heart, or liver transplants). Its immunosuppressive properties help prevent rejection.
Which vaccines should not be taken while taking Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule?
You should avoid taking live vaccines (vaccines that use pathogens that are still alive but are attenuated, weakened) while taking Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule. These include vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella, BCG (TB vaccine), yellow fever, chickenpox, and typhoid. You should also avoid taking polio drops or flu vaccine (via nasal spray).
Who should not take Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule?
People with allergies to Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule or a weakened immune system, those with high blood pressure and kidney failure should avoid it. Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and individuals planning to receive live vaccines (such as MMR) should also avoid this medication.
What should I tell my doctor before taking Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule?
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, have allergies, long-term infections, high blood sugar, or high blood pressure. Also inform them about high blood potassium levels or a weakened immune system. Be sure to mention any recent medication intake or upcoming live vaccine appointments.
What should I be aware of before I start taking Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule?
This medicine suppresses the immune system, increasing the risk of infection. In some cases, Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule can increase the risk of certain cancers, such as skin and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma). It may weaken your body's ability to fight infections. Consult your doctor before starting this medication and seek immediate medical attention if you experience any signs of infection like fever, sweats or chills, cough, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, warmth, redness, or pain in the skin.
Does Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule have an abuse potential?
No, Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule does not have an abuse potential and is not a controlled substance.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
- Tacrotor 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
- 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 Tacrotor 0.5mg Capsule.
Breastfeed
Tacrotor 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
Tacrotor 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.
