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Tacrosoft Ointment 20gm
Salt Composition: TACROLIMUS
- Manufacturer: OZIEL PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
- Pack Size: 1 TUBE(s) OF 20GM
- Dosage Form: OINTMENT
- Strength: 0.0003
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Store Tacrosoft Ointment 20gm at (25°C) keep the Ointment away from the reach of children and pets. If you miss a dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missing dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate for a missed dose.
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Product Introduction
Tacrosoft Ointment 20gm contains tacrolimus, an immunosuppressant belonging to the class of calcineurin inhibitors. It is used along with other medicines to prevent organ transplant rejection in patients receiving liver, kidney, heart, or other transplants. It works by controlling your body's immune response, enabling it to accept the transplanted organ. Do not use Tacrosoft Ointment if you are allergic to tacrolimus or any other ingredient in this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic group. Notify your doctor if you have had liver or heart disease before starting treatment. Contact your physician immediately if you develop fever, bruising under the skin (which may appear as red dots), unexplained tiredness, confusion, yellowing of the skin or eyes, reduced urine output, vision loss, or seizures after taking this medicine. Limit exposure to sunlight and UV light while using tacrolimus by wearing appropriate protective clothing and sunscreen with a high sun protection factor. Monitor for skin changes during immunosuppressive therapy. This medicine may cause diarrhoea; inform your doctor if diarrhoea persists for over a day. If you require any vaccinations, consult your doctor before receiving them.
Uses
Tacrosoft Ointment 20gm uses Prevent organ transplant rejections.
How it works
Tacrosoft Ointment 20gm provides immunosuppression by inhibiting T-lymphocyte activation and proliferation and T-helper-cell-dependent B-cell response. It works by attaching to a protein called FKBP-12 and forms a complex called tacrolimus-FKBP, which inhibits the action of calcineurin phosphatase. This, in turn, inhibits the formation of T cells and suppresses the immune response.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Swelling in the arm or leg Hair loss Itchy skin Constipation, diarrhoea Nausea, vomiting Anemia Headache Cough Serious Increased or decreased heartbeats GI bleeding Liver Injury Seizure Acute kidney failure Lung infection or respiratory problems
References
- Prograf 0.5mg Hard Ointments - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). www.medicines.org.uk. Published December 2022. Accessed May 25, 2023. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6720/smpc
- Highlights Of Prescribing Information, Prograf ® (Tacrolimus) Ointments PROGRAF ® (Tacrolimus) Injection, (for Intravenous Use).; Revised 2012. Accessed May 25, 2023. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/050709s031lbl.pdf
- Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Immunosuppressants, tolerogens, and immunostimulants, 12th edition, 2011, 1008.
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Immunosuppressant drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 881.
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: Consult Your Doctor Based on animal studies, Tacrosoft Ointment 20gm can cause harmful effects on the baby. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting pregnancy or planning to get pregnant before initiating the treatment.
Lungs: Consult Your Doctor It is unknown whether Tacrosoft Ointment 20gm can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Breastfeeding: Unsafe Do not consume Tacrosoft Ointment 20gm if you are breastfeeding because this medicine is excreted into breast milk and may cause harmful effects on the body.
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.