Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR (10 Capsules each)
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Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR (10 Capsules each) is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR (10 Capsules each).
UNSAFE
Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR (10 Capsules each) 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR (10 Capsules each) is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
SALT INFORMATION FOR Advagraf 1mg Strip
Tacrolimus(1mg)
Advagraf strip uses
{med_name} is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients.
How advagraf strip works
Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR (10 Capsules each) 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.
Common side effects of advagraf strip
High blood pressure, Increased glucose level in blood, Kidney damage, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Tremors, Headache, Abnormal liver function tests, Infection
SUBSTITUTES FOR Advagraf Strip
No substitutes foundExpert advice FOR Advagraf Strip
- Tacrolimus is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients.
- It may take 3 to 4 months for the medication to work. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the levels of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness.
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day to help with your kidney function.
- Do not stop taking Tacrolimus without talking to your doctor first.
Frequently asked questions FOR Advagraf 1mg Strip
Tacrolimus
Q. Is Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR (10 Capsules each) an antibiotic?
Yes, Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR (10 Capsules each) 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 Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR (10 Capsules each)?
You should avoid taking any live vaccines (vaccines that use pathogens that are still alive, but are attenuated, that is, weakened) while taking Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR (10 Capsules each). 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 Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR (10 Capsules each)?
Patients who are allergic to it or have a weak immune system, high blood pressure, and kidney failure should avoid Advagraf 1mg Capsule PR (10 Capsules each). 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).