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Arpimune ME 25mg Capsule
Salt Composition: CYCLOSPORINE
- Manufacturer: RPG LIFE SCIENCES LTD
- Pack Size: 5 CAPSULE(s) IN A STRIP
- Dosage Form: CAPSULE
- Strength: 25MG
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Store this medication below 30°C Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets Take only a partial dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
₹99.00₹124.10
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Product Introduction
Arpimune Me 25mg Capsule is an immunosuppressant medicine containing cyclosporine as its active ingredient. The composition helps reduce the activity of the immune system and is primarily used to prevent organ rejection in patients who have undergone kidney, liver, or heart transplantation. After a transplant, the body may recognise the new organ as foreign and attack it. Medicines like Arpimune are essential to prevent this immune response and protect the transplanted organ. In addition to transplant care, Arpimune Me 25mg may be prescribed in selected patients with severe psoriasis and autoimmune skin conditions when other treatments are not effective.
The Arpimune Me 25mg dosage is determined by the doctor based on body weight, medical condition, and response to treatment, and should never be adjusted without medical advice. Patients should be aware that immunosuppressants can increase the risk of infections and certain skin cancers. It is advised to limit sun exposure, wear protective clothing, and use sunscreen with a high SPF. Inform your doctor if you have recently received any live vaccines, as they may not be safe while taking this medicine.
Arpimune Me 25mg Capsule should not be used in individuals who are allergic to cyclosporine or any of its components. This medicine may raise blood pressure and blood sugar levels, so regular monitoring is important, especially in people with hypertension or diabetes risk. Patients planning pregnancy should discuss potential reproductive effects with their healthcare provider before starting treatment.
Availability and pricing of Arpimune Me 25mg may vary depending on brand and supplier. Alternative formulations such as other cyclosporine-based products may be available. If this medicine is not suitable, the doctor may suggest an alternative based on clinical needs. Always consult a healthcare professional before switching or purchasing immunosuppressive medicines.
Uses
Arpimune Me 25mg uses are Prevention of organ rejection (Kidney, liver, and heart) Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis and Psoriasis
How it works
By suppressing the immune system, Arpimune ME 25mg Capsule helps prevent organ rejection in transplant recipients. After organ transplantation, the immune system recognizes the transplanted organ as foreign and launches an immune response to attack and reject it. Arpimune ME 25mg Capsule inhibits the activation of T-cells, a type of white blood cell involved in immune responses. This suppression of T-cell activity helps to prevent the immune system from attacking and damaging the transplanted organ, thereby increasing the chances of successful organ transplantation
How to Use
It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Arpimune ME 25mg Capsule based on the disease condition and other factors such as body weight and age. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time, either with or without food. Do try to break, chew, or crush the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Arpimune Me 25mg side effects are Serious Kidney damage Liver damage Infection, fever or sore throat Lack of coordination Memory problems Difficulty in speaking Visual problems Seizures Confusion Personality changes Sleeplessness Agitation Common Hypertension Electrolyte imbalance Increased level of potassium in the blood Tremor Abnormal hair growth Enlargement of gum tissues Low levels of magnesium Risk of infections Headache Gastrointestinal disturbances
References
- Novartis, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Sep 2009] [Accessed on 25th May, 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/050715s027,050716s028lbl.pdf
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on March 2023] [Accessed on 25th May 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1034.pdf
- KD Tripathi, Immunosuppressant Drugs, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019,.937-945.
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: Consult your doctor If you are taking Arpimune ME 25mg Capsule and are planning to become pregnant or are already pregnant, it is important to discuss this with your healthcare professional.
Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Arpimune ME 25mg Capsule can be administered in patients with lung diseases. Inform your physician if you have any lung diseases before initiating the therapy.
Breastfeeding: unsafe Arpimune ME 25mg Capsule can pass into breast milk. Mothers receiving treatment with it should not breastfeed.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.