Uses / Indications:
Takfa 1mg Capsule is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Takfa 1mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Best taken on an empty stomach as food can interfere with its effects. Take it at the same time every day to achieve a stable level of immunosuppression. Requires regular blood tests to measure the levels of medicine in blood. Blood samples are drawn in the morning, within 1 hour before taking Takfa. Hence, carry a dose to the laboratory and take it right after the blood test. Common side effects include headache, numbness, sleeplessness, numbness/tingling of hands and feet, and kidney problems. Takfa may also increase the risk of infection. Avoid being close to people with cold, flu or other contagious illnesses.
Side Effects:
Headache, Nausea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Diarrhoea, Renal dysfunction, Increased glucose level in blood, Tremor.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Takfa 1mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Takfa 1mg Capsule with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How it works:
Takfa 1mg Capsule is an immunosuppressant that works by decreasing the activity of body's immune system.
Faq for medicine:
Is tacrolimus nephrotoxic or cytotoxic? : Tacrolimus may cause destruction of certain types of cells (cytotoxic) and may impair kidney function (nephrotoxic). Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use|Is tacrolimus safe? : Yes. Tacrolimus is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor|Does tacrolimus cause diabetes : Tacrolimus may cause diabetes, hair loss, tiredness, or depression. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.|Is tacrolimus a steroid? : Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant drug. It is not a steroid drug|Is tacrolimus the same as Prograf? : Yes. Progarf is a branded form of tacrolimus available in the market|Can I take tacrolimus with omeprazole? : Omeprazole may increase the blood levels of tacrolimus. It can be taken with omeprazole only if prescribed by your doctor
Medicine interaction:
Takfa with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin|Takfa with Inactivated Japanese Encephalitis virus protein|Takfa with Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated,oral)|Takfa with Rubella vaccine (Live)|Takfa with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin high strength|Takfa with Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated|Takfa with Perindopril|Takfa with Hydrocortisone|Takfa with Caspofungin|Takfa with Carbamazepine|Takfa with Posaconazole|Takfa with S-Amlodipine|Takfa with Captopril|Takfa with Irbesartan|Takfa with Kanamycin|Takfa with Primidone|Takfa with Chloramphenicol|Takfa with Itraconazole|Takfa with Candesartan|Takfa with Indinavir|Takfa with Azithromycin|Takfa with Olmesartan|Takfa with Betamethasone|Takfa with Ketoconazole|Takfa with Imidapril|Takfa with Gentamicin|Takfa with Benidipine|Takfa with Prednisolone|Takfa with Phenobarbitone
