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Tacroren 0.5 Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Liver transplant, Kidney transplant, Heart Transplant are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Tacroren 0.5 Capsule has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Tacroren 0.5 Capsule depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tacroren 0.5 Capsule can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tacroren 0.5 Capsule are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Tacroren 0.5 Capsule's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Tacroren 0.5 Capsule has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tacroren 0.5 Capsule related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Infections, Diabetes Type 2 must refrain from the use of Tacroren 0.5 Capsule since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tacroren 0.5 Capsule contraindications section.
Besides this, Tacroren 0.5 Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Tacroren 0.5 Capsule, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Tacroren 0.5 Capsule is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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.
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Is the use of Tacroren 0.5 Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Tacroren can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Tacroren right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Tacroren 0.5 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Tacroren. If you see any side effects, stop taking Tacroren immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Tacroren again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tacroren 0.5 Capsule on the Kidneys?
Tacroren can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Tacroren 0.5 Capsule on the Liver?
Tacroren may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tacroren 0.5 Capsule on the Heart?
Tacroren may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tacroren 0.5 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tacroren 0.5 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tacroren 0.5 Capsule is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Tacroren 0.5 Capsule since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Tacroren 0.5 Capsule only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tacroren 0.5 Capsule for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tacroren 0.5 Capsule
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Tacroren 0.5 Capsule together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tacroren 0.5 Capsule
Taking Tacroren 0.5 Capsule with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, you cannot take the Tacroren with fluconazole, as it may change the effect of the Tacroren and cause some serious side effects, always consult your doctor before taking this drug combination.
Tacroren injection is given by your doctor or nurse. Do not take it by own. Tacroren tablets or capsules are taken with or without food or as advised/prescribed by your doctor. The topical dosage form of Tacroren is applied 2 times a day and should be applied at the same time everyday, Do not apply more or less than the prescribed by the doctor.
No, Tacroren is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take for this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Tacroren may cause swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. It is one of the serious side effects of this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor immediately.
Tacroren work by reducing the activity of the immune system so it cannot attack the transplanted organ. Hence in this way, it prevents the rejection of organ transplants.
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