Tacrotor 0.03% Ointment 10gm

Tacrotor 0.03% Ointment 10gm contains the active ingredient tacrolimus, an immunosuppressant belonging to the calcineurin inhibitor class of medications. It is used alongside other medicines to prevent organ transplant rejection in patients receiving liver, kidney, heart, or other organ transplants. It works by controlling the body's immune response, enabling acceptance of the transplanted organ. Do not use this 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. Tell 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 (appearing as red dots), unexplained fatigue, confusion, yellowing of the skin or eyes, reduced urine output, vision loss, or seizures after using this medicine. Minimise exposure to sunlight and UV light while using tacrolimus by wearing protective clothing and applying sunscreen with a high sun protection factor, due to the potential risk of malignant skin changes with immunosuppressive therapy. This medicine may cause diarrhoea; inform your doctor if diarrhoea persists for over a day. Consult your doctor before receiving any vaccinations.

Tacrotor 0.03 ointment uses: Prevent organ transplant rejections.

Tacrotor 0.03 Ointment 10gm 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.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease condition, severity, and other factors. Always take Tacrotor Ointment 10gm as prescribed by your doctor. Do not open, break, crush, or chew the capsules. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Take these capsules on an empty stomach or at least 1 hour before or 2 to 3 hours after the meal.

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

Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using Tacrotor 0.03% Ointment 10gm. Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine. This medicine may interfere with the vaccine. Ask your healthcare professional before getting a flu shot or other vaccines. You must take this medicine as a long-term treatment to prevent rejection of your transplanted organ. Do not stop taking this medicine without informing your doctor. Your doctor may advise you to take certain tests to monitor the effectiveness and side effects of the therapy. Keep all your appointments regularly.