Amigraf 0.5 Capsule

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)

Amigraf 0.5 Capsule is used along with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a new organ (e.g., liver, kidney, or heart) after transplant. It does so by weakening your body’s immune system, so it does not attack the new organ. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants.

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Tacrolimus (0.5mg)

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Product introduction

The amount of Amigraf 0.5 Capsule you take and how often you take it depends on the type of transplant you have, your body weight, and what other medicines you are taking. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. You should take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Take this medicine regularly to get the maximum benefit and keep taking it, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, you may increase the chances of rejecting your transplanted organ.

Amigraf 0.5 Capsule has many potential side effects. It can cause or worsen diabetes and kidney problems. These need urgent medical attention. Other common side effects include tremor, infections, high blood pressure, headache, and insomnia. If the side effects do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. Amigraf 0.5 Capsule lowers your immune system making you susceptible to catching more infections than usual.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart problems, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Also let your doctor know what other medications you are taking, especially for infections, pain, and arthritis. These and others may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. You should limit your exposure to the sun and UV (ultraviolet) light while taking it because immunosuppressants could increase your risk of skin cancer.

Both men and women using this medicine should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. This medicine is not normally recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless it is clearly needed. Before and during treatment you will need frequent medical tests to monitor your progress, and your blood pressure will need to be checked often.

Uses of Amigraf Capsule

Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients

Benefits of Amigraf Capsule

Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
Amigraf 0.5 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressants. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine weakens your immune response (which usually fights infection) and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. It is used in combination with other medicines to make it much more likely that your transplant operation will be successful. You should continue taking the medicine and should not stop it until your doctor says so.

Side effects of Amigraf Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amigraf

High blood pressure
Increased glucose level in blood
Kidney damage
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Tremors
Headache
Abnormal liver function tests
Infection

How to use Amigraf Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Amigraf 0.5 Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

How Amigraf Capsule works

Amigraf 0.5 Capsule is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing your body’s immune response following the transplant of an organ (e.g., liver, kidney, heart). This helps your body to accept the new organ as if it were your own.

All substitutes for Amigraf 0.5 Capsule

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Amigraf 0.5 Capsule is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients.
It may take 3 to 4 months for the medication to work. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the levels of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day to help with your kidney function.
Do not stop taking Amigraf 0.5 Capsule without talking to your doctor first.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amigraf 0.5 Capsule.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amigraf 0.5 Capsule 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

Amigraf 0.5 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Amigraf 0.5 Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Amigraf 0.5 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amigraf 0.5 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Amigraf 0.5 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amigraf 0.5 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Amigraf 0.5 Capsule an antibiotic?

Yes, Amigraf 0.5 Capsule is a type of antibiotic which belongs to a group of medicines called macrolides. It is mostly used after organ transplantation. This medicine’s immune-suppressing property helps prevent organ rejection after kidney, heart, or liver transplant.

Which vaccines should not be taken while taking Amigraf 0.5 Capsule?

You should avoid taking any live vaccines (vaccines that use pathogens that are still alive, but are attenuated, that is, weakened) while taking Amigraf 0.5 Capsule. These may include vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella, BCG (TB vaccine), yellow fever, chicken pox and typhoid. You should also avoid taking polio drops (by mouth) or flu vaccine (through nose).

Who should not take Amigraf 0.5 Capsule?

Patients who are allergic to it or have a weak immune system, high blood pressure, and kidney failure should avoid Amigraf 0.5 Capsule. This medicine should also be avoided in pregnant or breastfeeding women, and in people who plan to receive any live vaccines (e.g. MMR vaccine).

What should I tell my doctor before taking Amigraf 0.5 Capsule?

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, have allergies, long-term infection, high blood sugar, or high blood pressure. You should also inform your doctor if you have high blood potassium levels or a weakened immune system. Tell your doctor if you have a history of any medication, have recently received, or are scheduled to receive a live vaccine.

What should I be aware of before I start taking Amigraf 0.5 Capsule?

This medicine suppresses the immune system and hence there is always an increased risk of infection. Moreover, in some cases, Amigraf 0.5 Capsule can increase the risk of some kind of cancer like skin and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma). It can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections. Consult your doctor before you start taking this medication and in case you notice any symptoms of infections like fever, sweats or chills, cough or flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, warm, red, or painful areas on your skin.

Does Amigraf 0.5 Capsule have an abuse potential?

No, Amigraf 0.5 Capsule does not have abuse potential and thus, is not a controlled substance. Controlled substances have potential for abuse so they need permission from authorities and doctors for use.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolide Lactams

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Immunosuppressant- Calcineurin inhibitors

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Patient concerns

Nephrologist considered for consulting Function of kidney transplant patients suffering from tuberculosis

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

Get kidney function test done

Difficulty in excretory, and rejection of stool.

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

take triphala churan 1 spoon at night wioth abhyarishtam 20 ml mixed with water

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