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| Brand | Astellas Pharma Inc |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Astellas Pharma Inc |
| Prescription required | Yes |
Advagraf 1mg Capsule
Tacrolimus (1mg)
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.Benefits
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.How to Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.Specification
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Advagraf Diarrhea Increased glucose level in blood Increased thirst Kidney damage Liver damage Nausea Stomach painThis information is for reference only. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any medicine.