Emtor 1mg Tablet
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
Emtor 1mg Tablet Reviews
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
How to Use Emtor 1mg Tablet
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
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.
References
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