Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR

Description

Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR is used along with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a new organ (e.g., liver, kidney, or heart) after transplant. It does so by weakening your body’s immune system, so it does not attack the new organ. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. The amount of Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR you take and how often you take it depends on the type of transplant you have, your body weight, and what other medicines you are taking. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. You should take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Take this medicine regularly to get the maximum benefit and keep taking it, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, you may increase the chances of rejecting your transplanted organ. Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR has many potential side effects. It can cause or worsen diabetes and kidney and liver problems. These need urgent medical attention. Other common side effects include nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, and difficulty sleeping. If the side effects do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR lowers your immune system making you susceptible to catching more infections than usual. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart problems, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Also let your doctor know what other medications you are taking, especially for infections, pain, and arthritis. These and others may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. You should limit your exposure to the sun and UV (ultraviolet) light while taking it because immunosuppressants could increase your risk of skin cancer. Both men and women using this medicine should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. This medicine is not normally recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless it is clearly needed. Before and during treatment you will need frequent medical tests to monitor your progress, and your blood pressure will need to be checked often.

Introduction

In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressants. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine weakens your immune response (which usually fights infection) and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. It is used in combination with other medicines to make it much more likely that your transplant operation will be successful. You should continue taking the medicine and should not stop it until your doctor says so.

Benefits

Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing your body’s immune response following the transplant of an organ (e.g., liver, kidney, heart). This helps your body to accept the new organ as if it were your own.

How to use

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR 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 - Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.