Rapasim 1 Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 10 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)

Rapasim 1 Tablet 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.

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General Information

Contains

Sirolimus (1mg)

Marketer

Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Rapasim 1 Tablet 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.

Uses of Rapasim Tablet

Prevention of kidney transplant rejection

Benefits of Rapasim Tablet

Prevention of kidney transplant rejection
Rapasim 1 Tablet 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.

Side effects of Rapasim Tablet

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 Rapasim

Nausea
Increased blood lipid level
Low blood platelets
Headache
Abdominal pain
Fever
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Urinary tract infection
Diarrhea
High blood pressure
Joint pain
Edema (swelling)

How to use Rapasim 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. Rapasim 1 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Rapasim Tablet works

Rapasim 1 Tablet 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.

All substitutes for Rapasim 1 Tablet

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Quick tips

Rapasim 1 Tablet is used to prevent organ rejection following a kidney transplant operation.
Avoid grapefruit juice while you are on treatment with this medicine. This is because a chemical in grapefruit juice increases the amount of Rapasim 1 Tablet in your bloodstream. This makes side-effects more likely.
There is a possibility of a slight increase in the risk of skin cancer with Rapasim 1 Tablet. Do not use sunbeds, and avoid strong sunlight or use a sun cream with a high sun protection factor (SPF of at least 15).
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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Rapasim 1 Tablet 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

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

Driving

SAFE

Rapasim 1 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolide Lactams

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Immunosuppressant- mTOR inhibitors

References

Krensky AM, Bennett WM, Vincenti F. Immunosuppressants, Tolerogens, and Immunostimulants. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1012-13.
Lake DF, Briggs AD, Akporiaye ET. Immunopharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 972-73.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1267-68.
Sirolimus. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2001 [revised Oct. 2018]. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Sirolimus. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc; 1999. [Accessed 06 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Sirolimus [Product Description]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: La Renon Heathcare Pvt. Ltd. [Accessed 06 Apr. 2024] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

Heavy Skin Problem With Kidney Transplant Patient

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

need a clinical examination of the problem. post clear and focused PICTURES of the problem else visit a dermatologist nearby

Kidney transplant done on 27 the October 2016. Kindly advice about diet after transplant.

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

Kidney diet should be planned under doctor's guidance so consult where u are going for treatment

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Marketer details

Name: Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Alniche Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., S-14, 2nd Floor, Janta Market Rajouri Garden, New Delhi – 110 027

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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Rapasim 1 Tablet

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Rapasim Tablet

Benefits of Rapasim Tablet

Side effects of Rapasim Tablet

How to use Rapasim Tablet

How Rapasim Tablet works

All substitutes for Rapasim 1 Tablet

Siromus 1mg Tablet

Rocas 1mg Tablet

Rapacan 1mg Tablet

Sirova 1mg Tablet

Limus 1mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

Heavy Skin Problem With Kidney Transplant Patient

Kidney transplant done on 27 the October 2016. Kindly advice about diet after transplant.

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