TACROMUS 0.5 MG

What is Tacromus 0.5 mg Capsule?

Tacromus 0.5 mg Capsule contains salt called Tacrolimus. It is an immunosuppressant medicine. It is used to prevent organ rejection ( when your body’s immune system treats the transplanted organ as a foreign object and attacks it) after kidney, liver, or heart transplantation. It works to decrease the activity of the immune system ( defense system rejecting foreign substances) and helps in preventing the rejection of the transplanted organ by the body. 

What is Transplant Rejection?

Rejection is your body’s way of not accepting a kidney transplant. Although rejection is most common in the first six months after surgery. It can occur at any time. The transplantation team can usually recognize and treat a rejection before it causes any major or irreversible damage. It is very important for you to continuously take your medications as prescribed and have your blood work as scheduled.

What is a Kidney transplant?

A kidney transplant is a procedure where a new donor kidney is placed in your body. This is typically done to treat kidney failure. Once attached, your new kidney will start to do the job of the failing organ. The transplanted kidney is usually placed on either the lower right or left side of your abdomen. 

• What are the symptoms of kidney transplant requirements?

Each hospital has its criteria for accepting people as kidney transplant recipients. But in general, a person should have:

End-stage renal failure and be on dialysis

Late-stage chronic kidney disease approaching the need for dialysis

A life expectancy of at least five years

A full understanding of postoperative instructions and care.

What is a Liver transplant?

A liver transplant is a surgical procedure to replace a failing liver with a healthy one that comes from another person’s body. You can receive a whole liver from a donor who has recently been pronounced dead, or you can receive a part of a liver from a living donor. A divided liver can grow back to full size in both your body and the living donor’s body.

• What are the symptoms of a liver transplant?

The minimum requirement for the quality of a liver transplant are:

That you have clinical signs of liver failure or primary liver cancer

That you are well enough to have the surgery and recovery

That you are not considered at risk of future alcohol or drug abuse. 

There’s a lot involved in determining these things. Healthcare providers will fully evaluate your physical and mental health and any history of chemical dependencies.

What is Heart Transplant?

A heart transplant is an organ transplant surgery that replaces a heart with a donated heart from another person. To receive a heart transplant, you must be very ill despite medical therapy and need a new heart to survive. Because there’s a limited number of donor’s hearts, you must also meet very strict requirements to qualify for this kind of transplant.

• What are the symptoms required for the heart transplant?

Heart transplants are performed when other treatments for heart problems haven’t worked. It leads to heart failure. In adults, heart failure can be caused by:

A weakening of heart muscle

Coronary artery disease

Heart valve disease

A heart problem you’re born with

Dangerous recurring abnormal heart rhythms

Failure of a previous heart transplant

In children, heart failure is most often caused by either a congenital heart defect or cardiomyopathy.

Tacromus 0.5 mg comes as a capsule, granules for oral suspension, in the form of a tablet to take by mouth. The oral suspensions are usually taken twice a day, 12 hours apart. You may take capsules and oral suspension either with or without food. Take it the same way each time. 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.

The common side effects of these medicines include nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, and difficulty sleeping. If these side effects become serious, you should consult your doctor. Your doctor can prevent and give you relief from the side effects. It makes you feel better during the treatment.

The benefit of Tacromus 0.5 mg Capsule

• In the treatment of prevention of rejection

Tacromus 0.5 mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It lowers your immune system and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an enemy and attacks it. This medicine may be used in combination with other medicines to suppress the immune system and help your body accept the new organs.

Side effects of Tacromus 0.5 mg Capsule

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:

Abdominal pain along with or without chills, fever, nausea, or vomiting

Blurred vision 

The insufficient function of the transplanted organ

High blood sugar levels

High blood potassium levels

Sleeping troubles

Headache

Diarrhea

Kidney problems

Sweating 

Weight loss

Back pain

Joint pain

Scaly skin

Loss of appetite

Swelling of feet or lower legs

Dizziness

How is Tacromus 0.5 mg Capsule taken?

Tacromus 0.5 mg comes as a capsule, granules for oral suspension, in the form of a tablet to take by mouth. The oral suspensions are usually taken twice a day, 12 hours apart. You may take capsules and oral suspension either with or without food. Take it the same way each time. 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 Tacromus 0.5 mg Capsule work?

Tacromus 0.5 mg Capsule decreases the activity of your body’s immune system and prevents it from attacking the transplanted organ. It controls our body’s immune response and enables it to accept the transplanted organ.