Metcrol 0.03% Ointment

Welcome to the information page for Metcrol 0.03% Ointment, brought to you by Medimind Drugs and Chemicals. This product contains the active ingredient Tacrolimus (0.03% w/w) and is indicated for Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients. Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

MRP: ₹ 132
Packing: 10.0 gm in 1 tube
Salt Combination: Tacrolimus (0.03% w/w)
Brand: Medimind Drugs and Chemicals
Uses: Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients

Description

Metcrol 0.03% Ointment 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 Metcrol 0.03% Ointment 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 Metcrol 0.03% Ointment 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.Metcrol 0.03% Ointment has many potential side effects
It can cause or worsen diabetes and kidney problems
These need urgent medical attention
Other common side effects include tremor, infections, high blood pressure, headache, and insomnia
If the side effects do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor
Metcrol 0.03% Ointment 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Metcrol 0.03% Ointment should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metcrol 0.03% Ointment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Metcrol 0.03% Ointment should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metcrol 0.03% Ointment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Metcrol 0.03% Ointment may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Metcrol 0.03% Ointment is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Metcrol 0.03% Ointment 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.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metcrol 0.03% Ointment.
Drug Action:	Immunosuppressant- Calcineurin inhibitors
Therapeutic class:	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Macrolide Lactams

Uses of Metcrol 0.03% Ointment

In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients Metcrol 0.03% Ointment 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.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Metcrol 0.03% Ointment, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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