Takfa 0.5 Capsule
1 Strip of 10 Capsules.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Tacrolimus (0.5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Takfa 0.5 Capsule is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients by weakening the body's immune system. Takfa 0.5 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.
Takfa 0.5 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 Takfa 0.5 Capsule an antibiotic?
Yes, Takfa 0.5 Capsule is a type of antibiotic that belongs to a group of medicines called macrolides. It is primarily used after organ transplantation. This medicine's immune-suppressing property helps prevent organ rejection after kidney, heart, or liver transplant.
Which vaccines should not be taken while taking Takfa 0.5 Capsule?
You should avoid taking any live vaccines (vaccines that use pathogens that are still alive, but are attenuated, that is, weakened) while taking Takfa 0.5 Capsule. These may include vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella, BCG (TB vaccine), yellow fever, chicken pox and typhoid. You should also avoid taking polio drops (by mouth) or flu vaccine (through nose).
Who should not take Takfa 0.5 Capsule?
Patients with known allergies to Takfa 0.5 Capsule, as well as those with a weakened immune system, high blood pressure and kidney failure, should avoid this medication. This medicine should also be avoided in pregnant or breastfeeding women and people planning to receive any live vaccines (e.g., MMR vaccine).
What should I tell my doctor before taking Takfa 0.5 Capsule?
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, have allergies, a 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 Takfa 0.5 Capsule?
This medicine suppresses the immune system and hence there is always an increased risk of infection. Moreover, in some cases, Takfa 0.5 Capsule can increase the risk of certain cancers, like skin and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma). It can lower your immune system's ability to fight infections. Consult your doctor before starting this medication and if you notice any symptoms of infections like fever, sweats or chills, cough or flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, warm, red, or painful areas on your skin.
Does Takfa 0.5 Capsule have an abuse potential?
No, Takfa 0.5 Capsule does not have 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. Takfa 0.5 Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
- Takfa 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 Takfa 0.5 Capsule without talking to your doctor first
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Takfa 0.5 Capsule.
Breastfeed
Takfa 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
Takfa 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.
