Emtor 1mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Sirolimus (1mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Macrolide Lactams
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class	Immunosuppressant- mTOR inhibitors
User Rating	5.0
User Reviews	379

FAQ

What if you forget to take Emtor Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Emtor 1mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Emtor 1mg Tablet Reviews

Emtor 1mg is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients. It regulates the body’s immune response, so the body can accept the new organ.

Emtor 1mg must be taken in a dose and duration as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food but make sure to take it at about the same time every day. An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body.

Common side effects of this medicine include edema, increased blood lipid level, high blood pressure, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, fever, urinary tract infection, anemia, nausea, joint pain, and thrombocytopenia. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, consult the doctor immediately. Inform the doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions such as rash, shortness of breath, coughing, swelling, etc.

Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment. During the treatment, your doctor may advise you for some laboratory tests to know the effects of the medicine in the body. If you notice signs of infection, any changes in the appearance or size of a mole, unusual growths or lumps, or unusual tiredness or weakness during the treatment, you must consult the doctor immediately.

How Emtor 1mg Tablet Works

Emtor 1mg is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing your body’s immune response following transplant of an organ (eg. liver, kidney, heart). This helps your body to accept the new organ as if it were your own.

How to Use Emtor 1mg Tablet

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. Emtor 1mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Emtor 1mg Tablet

In Prevention of kidney transplant rejection: Emtor 1mg is used with other medications to prevent kidney transplant rejection. Rejection usually happens due to attack by the immune system of the person receiving the transplanted organ on the transplant itself, in people who are receiving kidney transplants. This medicine reduces the activity of a person's own immune system and prevents any such rejection.

Uses of Emtor 1mg Tablet

Prevention of kidney transplant rejection

Emtor 1mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Emtor 1mg. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Emtor 1mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Emtor 1mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Driving ^SAFE

Emtor 1mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Emtor 1mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Emtor 1mg is recommended.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Emtor 1mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Emtor 1mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

Emtor 1mg is used to prevent organ rejection following a kidney transplant operation.
There is a possibility of a slight increase in the risk of skin cancer with Emtor 1mg. Do not use sunbeds, and avoid strong sunlight or use a sun cream with a high sun protection factor (SPF of at least 15).
Avoid grapefruit juice while you are on treatment with this medicine. This is because a chemical in grapefruit juice increases the amount of Emtor 1mg in your bloodstream. This makes side-effects more likely.
If you have diabetes mellitus, this medicine may affect your blood sugar levels. Monitor your sugar level regularly and report any extreme changes to your doctor.

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