Rapamune 1mg Tablet 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.

Rapamune 1mg 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.

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 Rapamune Tablet

Prevention of kidney transplant rejection

Benefits of Rapamune Tablet

In Prevention of kidney transplant rejection

Rapamune 1mg Tablet 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 Rapamune Tablet

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 Rapamune

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 Rapamune Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rapamune 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Rapamune Tablet works

Rapamune 1mg Tablet 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 Rapamune 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Rapamune 1mg Tablet 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

Rapamune 1mg Tablet 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

Rapamune 1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Rapamune 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Rapamune 1mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Rapamune 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rapamune 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

What if you forget to take Rapamune Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Rapamune 1mg Tablet, 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.

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Quick tips

Rapamune 1mg Tablet 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 Rapamune 1mg Tablet in your bloodstream. This makes side-effects more likely.
There is a possibility of a slight increase in the risk of skin cancer with Rapamune 1mg Tablet. 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

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Immunosuppressant- mTOR inhibitors

Patient concerns

Heavy Skin Problem With Kidney Transplant Patient

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

need a clinical examination of the problem. post clear and focused PICTURES of the problem else visit a dermatologist nearby

Kidney transplant done on 27 the October 2016. Kindly advice about diet after transplant.

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

Kidney diet should be planned under doctor's guidance so consult where u are going for treatment

User feedback

What are you using Rapamune Tablet for?

Prevention of*

100%

*Prevention of kidney transplant rejection

How much was the improvement?

Poor

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Rapamune 1mg Tablet?

Nausea

100%

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