Rapacan 2mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Rapacan 2mg Capsule is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients. It regulates the body’s immune response, so the body can accept the new organ.
Rapacan 2mg Capsule 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.
Common side effects of this medicine include edema, increased blood lipid level, high blood pressure, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, fever, urinary tract infection, anemia, nausea, joint pain, and thrombocytopenia. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, consult the doctor immediately. Inform the doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions such as rash, shortness of breath, coughing, swelling, etc.
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. If you notice signs of infection, any changes in the appearance or size of a mole, unusual growths or lumps, or unusual tiredness or weakness during the treatment, you must consult the doctor immediately.
Uses of Rapacan Capsule
- Prevention of kidney transplant rejection
Benefits of Rapacan Capsule
In Prevention of kidney transplant rejection
Rapacan 2mg Capsule is used with other medications to prevent kidney transplant rejection. Rejection usually happens due to attack by the immune system of the person receiving the transplanted organ on the transplant itself, in people who are receiving kidney transplants. This medicine reduces the activity of a person's own immune system and prevents any such rejection.
Side effects of Rapacan Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rapacan
- Nausea
- Increased blood lipid level
- Low blood platelets
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Urinary tract infection
- Diarrhea
- High blood pressure
- Joint pain
- Edema (swelling)
How to use Rapacan Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Rapacan 2mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Rapacan Capsule works
Rapacan 2mg Capsule is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing your body’s immune response following transplant of an organ (eg. liver, kidney, heart). This helps your body to accept the new organ as if it were your own.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rapacan 2mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rapacan 2mg 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rapacan 2mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Rapacan 2mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rapacan 2mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Rapacan 2mg Capsule is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Rapacan 2mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rapacan 2mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Rapacan Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Rapacan 2mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Rapacan 2mg Capsule is used to prevent organ rejection following a kidney transplant operation.
- Avoid grapefruit juice while you are on treatment with this medicine. This is because a chemical in grapefruit juice increases the amount of Rapacan 2mg Capsule in your bloodstream. This makes side-effects more likely.
- There is a possibility of a slight increase in the risk of skin cancer with Rapacan 2mg Capsule. Do not use sunbeds, and avoid strong sunlight or use a sun cream with a high sun protection factor (SPF of at least 15).
- If you have diabetes mellitus, this medicine may affect your blood sugar levels. Monitor your sugar level regularly and report any extreme changes to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Macrolide Lactams
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Immunosuppressant- mTOR inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Rapacan with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Country of origin: India
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