Rocus 6 Tablets

What are Rocus 6 Tablets?

Rocus 6 Tablets contain a drug called Sirolimus. It belongs to a group of medicines called immunosuppressants. It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, and cancer. It helps to control your body’s immune system after you have received a kidney transplant.

What is the Sirolimus drug used for?

Sirolimus is also known as rapamycin. It is sold under the brand name Rapamune. It is manufactured in India by Panacea Biotec Limited. Sirolimus is used in combination with other medicines to decrease the immune system’s response to a transplanted organ. It is also used to treat a rare lung disease called lymphangioleiomyomatosis. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called immunosuppressants. It works to weaken your body’s defense system to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. 

This medicine can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Before taking medicine consult your doctor. Dose and duration will be decided by the necessity and need of the patient. It depends on the treatment and may change from time to time. You should take medicine as per your doctor’s advice. This medicine is strictly not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It takes some weeks and months to get a better result. Do not stop taking the medicine before your doctor’s advice.

Common side effects of this medicine include increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urination, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, abnormal hair growth, and obesity. If these side effects become serious, you may consult your doctor. Your doctor can prevent and give you relief from the side effects during the treatment.

Benefits of Rocus 6 Tablets

• In the treatment of Inflammatory conditions

Rocus 6 Tablet gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It helps to manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel diseases, ulcerative colitis, and allergies. It works to block certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling.

• In the treatment of Autoimmune conditions

This tablet gives relief in autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, and atopic dermatitis. It works to lower your immune system’s response to these conditions to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other reactions.

• In the treatment of Cancer

Rocus 63 Tablet helps in the treatment of a variety of cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. It works to suppress the immune system to reduce inflammation around the site of cancer. It decreases swelling associated with tumors of the spine and brain. It helps to treat or prevent allergic reactions.

Side effects of Rocus 6 Tablet

Here are Some major and minor side effects of this medicine. But not all side effects need a doctor’s attention. If you observe any side effects become serious, You may consult your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include:

Increased appetite

Weight gain

Frequent urinate

Cushing syndrome

Cough

Upper respiratory tract infection

Abdominal hair growth

Obesity

Inflammation of the throat and nasal 

How is the Rocus 6 Tablet taken?

This medicine can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Always take this medicine as per your doctor’s consultation. Dose and duration will decide your doctor. You are not allowed to crush, chew and break the medicine. Swallow it as a whole. Drink plenty of water. Do not miss the dose. If you miss a dose skip the missed dose and follow your schedule regularly on the next day. Do not double the dose. Take medicine every day on time as prescribed by your doctor. Much other medicine can affect this medicine so let your doctor know all medication you are using during the treatment.

How does the Rocus 6 Tablet work?

Rocus 6 Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It increases the level of glucose in the body and works to decrease the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stop self-damage to the body by the immature system ( autoimmune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer).