Tacrolim
Tacrolim Products are primarily used for
About Tacrolim Products
Uses of Tacrolim Products
Tacrolimus is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients.
Tacrolim Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tacrolim 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 Tacrolim 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 Tacrolim Products
Frequently asked questions about Tacrolim Products
Frequently asked questions about Tacrolimus
Q. Is Tacrolim 1mg Capsule an antibiotic?
Yes, Tacrolim 1mg 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 Tacrolim 1mg Capsule?
You should avoid taking any live vaccines (vaccines that use pathogens that are still alive, but are attenuated, that is, weakened) while taking Tacrolim 1mg 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 Tacrolim 1mg Capsule?
Patients who are allergic to it or have a weak immune system, high blood pressure, and kidney failure should avoid Tacrolim 1mg 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 Tacrolim 1mg 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 Tacrolim 1mg Capsule?
This medicine suppresses the immune system and hence there is always an increased risk of infection. Moreover, in some cases, Tacrolim 1mg 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 Tacrolim 1mg Capsule have an abuse potential?
No, Tacrolim 1mg 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 Tacrolim
Tacrolim 1mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹320
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Tacrolim 0.5mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹160
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