Certican 0.5 Tablet
Product introduction
Certican 0.5 Tablet must be taken in a dose and duration as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food but make sure to take it at about the same time every day. An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body.
The common side effects of this medicine include infection, fever, cough, fatigue, diarrhea, and upper respiratory infection. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, consult the doctor immediately. Inform the doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions (rash, shortness of breath, coughing, swelling, etc.). Always seek medical advice if you have increased thirst or increased frequency of urination, suffer from shortness of breath, cough or fever, or need to receive any vaccination after taking this medication.
Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment. During the treatment, your doctor may advise you for some laboratory tests to know the effects of the medicine in the body. It may affect male or female fertility, so consult the doctor if you are planning to have a child.
Uses of Certican Tablet
- Breast cancer
- Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
- Pancreatic cancer
- Lung cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Prevention of kidney transplant rejection
Benefits of Certican Tablet
In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
Side effects of Certican Tablet
Common side effects of Certican
- Decreased appetite
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Pneumonitis
- Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Increased aspartate aminotransferase
- Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
- Lymphopenia
- Increased alanine aminotransferase
- Increased triglyceride level in blood
- Joint pain
- Pleural effusion
- Pulmonary edema
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Infection
- Breathlessness
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Fatigue
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Low blood platelets
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Weight loss
- Taste change
How to use Certican Tablet
How Certican Tablet works
Safety advice
As fatigue is a common side effect with Certican 0.5 Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive
Use of Certican 0.5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Certican 0.5 Tablet is given for the treatment of certain cancers and to prevent organ transplant rejection.
- Certican 0.5 Tablet may affect male or female fertility; consult your doctor if you are planning to have a child.
- Inform your doctor straight away if you think you are getting a sore throat or if you have a high temperature. This is because Certican 0.5 Tablet increases your risk of getting an infection.
- While you are taking Certican 0.5 Tablet do not take any vaccinations without talking to your doctor first.
- If you are having an operation or dental treatment, always tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking Certican 0.5 Tablet.
- Do not drink grapefruit juice while you are taking this medicine. This is because a chemical in grapefruit juice can interfere with the action of Certican 0.5 Tablet.
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Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 526.
Marketer details
Expires on or after: August, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Certican 0.5 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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