What Is Tacromus 1 mg Capsule?
Tacromus 1mg Capsule contains Tacrolimus 1mg, an immunosuppressant drug. It is manufactured by Zydus. This medicine belongs to a group of drugs that calm down an overactive immune system so it stops attacking a transplanted organ.
Tacromus 1 mg Uses
Doctors prescribe this capsule after kidney, liver, or heart transplants. It is used to:
- Stop the immune system from rejecting the new organ
- Keep rejection under control over the long term, alongside other transplant medicines
- Support recovery in adults who have recently had transplant surgery
How does Tacromus 1 mg capsule works?
Tacrolimus works on a protein inside immune cells called calcineurin. This protein normally tells immune cells to multiply and attack anything it sees as foreign, including a new organ. Tacrolimus slows down this signal. With the signal weakened, the immune system stays calm instead of attacking the transplant.
A transplant gives a person a second chance at life. But the body does not always accept it. It can treat the new kidney, liver, or heart as a threat and try to destroy it. This reaction is called organ rejection. It can happen weeks, months, or even years after surgery.
Side Effects
Some side effects are common and pass on their own. Others need quick attention.
- Headache
- Shaky hands or a mild tremor
- Feeling sick or stomach upset
- Trouble sleeping
- High blood pressure
- Raised blood sugar
- Kidney problems with long-term use
If you notice swelling, very little urine, chest pain, or signs of infection like fever with chills, contact your doctor right away. These can point to something serious.
Who Should Be Careful With This Medicine?
- People with a known allergy to tacrolimus should not take it.
- Tell your doctor if you already have liver disease or kidney disease.
- Avoid grapefruit juice with this medicine
- Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should discuss the risks with their doctor first.
- People on other drugs that affect the immune system need close monitoring while on this capsule.
How to Store?
- Store the capsules at room temperature, away from heat and sunlight.
- Keep the strip inside its original pack until you are ready to use it.
- Keep it out of reach of children.
- Avoid kitchen cabinets near a stove. Heat can break down the capsule faster than most people expect. Or place where sunlight falls.
