Covergraf
Covergraf Products are primarily used for
About Covergraf Products
Uses of Covergraf Products
Tacrolimus is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients.
Covergraf Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Covergraf are Increased glucose level in blood, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Increased potassium level in blood, High blood pressure, Renal toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Gastrointestinal disorder, Diabetes, Infection, Decreased appetite, Electrolyte imbalance, Fluid overload, Blood cell abnormalities.
How Covergraf Products work
Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant. In organ transplant patients, it works by suppressing your body’s immune response helping your body to accept the new organ as if it were your own. In allergic eye disease, it works by decreasing the production of chemicals (eg. histamine) that cause allergic eye symptoms such as inflammation (redness and swelling).
Patient Concerns about Covergraf Products
Frequently asked questions about Covergraf Products
Frequently asked questions about Tacrolimus
Q. Is Covergraf 0.5mg Capsule an antibiotic?
Yes, Covergraf 0.5mg Capsule is a type of antibiotic which belongs to a group of medicines called macrolides. It is mostly used after organ transplantation. This medicine’s immune-suppressing property helps prevent organ rejection after kidney, heart, or liver transplant.
Q. Which vaccines should not be taken while taking Covergraf 0.5mg Capsule?
You should avoid taking any live vaccines (vaccines that use pathogens that are still alive, but are attenuated, that is, weakened) while taking Covergraf 0.5mg 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).
Q. Who should not take Covergraf 0.5mg Capsule?
Patients who are allergic to it or have a weak immune system, high blood pressure, and kidney failure should avoid Covergraf 0.5mg Capsule. This medicine should also be avoided in pregnant or breastfeeding women, and in people who plan to receive any live vaccines (e.g. MMR vaccine).
Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Covergraf 0.5mg Capsule?
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, have allergies, 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.
Q. What should I be aware of before I start taking Covergraf 0.5mg Capsule?
This medicine suppresses the immune system and hence there is always an increased risk of infection. Moreover, in some cases, Covergraf 0.5mg Capsule can increase the risk of some kind of cancer like skin and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma). It can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections. Consult your doctor before you start taking this medication and in case 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.
Q. Does Covergraf 0.5mg Capsule have an abuse potential?
No, Covergraf 0.5mg Capsule does not have abuse potential and thus, is not a controlled substance. Controlled substances have potential for abuse so they need permission from authorities and doctors for use.
Products for Covergraf
Covergraf 0.5mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹222
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Covergraf 1mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹397
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