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Rocas, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Kidney transplant.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rocas. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Rocas are Viral Infection, Anemia, Urinary tract infection. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Rocas can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Rocas go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Rocas's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Rocas related warnings talks about Rocas's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Infections, Lymphoma must refrain from the use of Rocas since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Rocas are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Rocas with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Rocas is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Rocas is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rocas is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Rocas safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Rocas in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Rocas safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Rocas on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Rocas will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Rocas on the Kidneys?
Rocas rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rocas on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Rocas. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Rocas only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Rocas on the Heart?
Use of Rocas may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
Rocas should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rocas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rocas habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rocas has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Rocas does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Rocas is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rocas is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rocas
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Rocas, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rocas
Information about the interaction of Rocas and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Rapamune (sirolimus)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 882
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1140-1143