Rapamune 1mg Tablet

Learn more about Rapamune 1mg Tablet, a quality offering from Pfizer Ltd featuring the therapeutic benefits of Sirolimus (1mg). This formulation is primarily utilized for Prevention of kidney transplant rejection. Browse through the detailed information provided below to enhance your knowledge about this medicine and its potential benefits for you.

MRP: ₹ 3709.67
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Sirolimus (1mg)
Brand: Pfizer Ltd
Uses: Prevention of kidney transplant rejection

Description

Rapamune 1mg Tablet is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
It regulates the body’s immune response, so the body can accept the new organ
Rapamune 1mg Tablet must be taken in a dose and duration as per the prescription
It can be taken with or without food but make sure to take it at about the same time every day
An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body.
Common side effects of this medicine include edema, increased blood lipid level, high blood pressure, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, fever, urinary tract infection, anemia, nausea, joint pain, and thrombocytopenia
If any of the side effects persist or bother you, consult the doctor immediately
Inform the doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions such as rash, shortness of breath, coughing, swelling, etc.
Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease
Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment
During the treatment, your doctor may advise you for some laboratory tests to know the effects of the medicine in the body
If you notice signs of infection, any changes in the appearance or size of a mole, unusual growths or lumps, or unusual tiredness or weakness during the treatment, you must consult the doctor immediately.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Rapamune 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rapamune 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Rapamune 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Rapamune 1mg Tablet is recommended.
Driving:	SAFE: Rapamune 1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Rapamune 1mg Tablet 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: Rapamune 1mg Tablet 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:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rapamune 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Immunosuppressant- mTOR inhibitors
Therapeutic class:	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Macrolide Lactams

Uses of Rapamune 1mg Tablet

In Prevention of kidney transplant rejection Rapamune 1mg Tablet is used with other medications to prevent kidney transplant rejection
Rejection usually happens due to attack by the immune system of the person receiving the transplanted organ on the transplant itself, in people who are receiving kidney transplants
This medicine reduces the activity of a person's own immune system and prevents any such rejection.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Rapamune 1mg Tablet, 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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