Advagraf 0.5 mg Capsule

Introduction of Advagraf Capsule

Advagraf 0.5 mg Capsule is a medication that suppresses the immune system. Advagraf Capsule is used in combination with other drugs to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ, such as a kidney, liver, or heart. By weakening the immune system, the medicine allows the transplanted organ to be accepted by the body, reducing the risk of rejection.

Taking Advagraf 0.5 mg may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. These side effects may be temporary and usually, go away on their own. However, if they persist or worsen, consult your doctor. Also, Advagraf 0.5 mg Capsule can cause serious side effects such as an increased risk of infections and lymphoma, it is important to contact your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Using this medication may also cause drowsiness and dizziness, so it is important to avoid activities that require alertness, such as driving or operating heavy machinery.

Advagraf 0.5 mg Capsule should not be taken during pregnancy, while planning to become pregnant, or while breastfeeding as it can cause birth defects and abortion. It is important to inform your doctor, if you have any signs of infection or if you have any unexpected bruising or bleeding before taking Advagraf 0.5 Capsule. Additionally, let your doctor know about any other medications you are taking as they may interact with Advagraf 0.5 mg. Regular blood tests will be conducted to monitor the number of blood cells, sugar levels and cholesterol levels in your blood. 

Take Advagraf Capsule before a meal as directed by your doctor. The dose and length of treatment will depend on your condition. Take it at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in the body. Do not stop taking Advagraf 0.5 Capsule without consulting your doctor as it can increase the risk of organ rejection and worsen your condition. Use caution when taking Advagraf 0.5 mg as it suppresses the immune system and can increase the risk of infections.

Uses of Advagraf Capsule

​​​Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients: Advagraf Capsule is an immunosuppressive drug that is commonly used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. Advagraf works by inhibiting the activity of immune cells, which can help to reduce the risk of transplant rejection.​

Benefits of Advagraf Capsule

​​​Advagraf 0.5 mg prevent the rejection of transplanted organs, such as the kidney, liver, and heart. It works by suppressing the immune system, which reduces the risk of the body rejecting the transplanted organ.

​​​Advagraf Capsule may also be effective in treating certain autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, sarcoidosis, and myasthenia gravis.

​​​Advagraf is less likely to cause infections compared to other immunosuppressive drugs.

​​​Advagraf 0.5 mg Capsule can be used in combination with other immunosuppressive medications, such as cyclosporine, to increase its effectiveness.

​​​Advagraf Capsule effective in preventing organ rejection long-term and has been used for years in transplant patients.Advagraf 0.5 mg prevent the rejection of transplanted organs, such as the kidney, liver, and heart. It works by suppressing the immune system, which reduces the risk of the body rejecting the transplanted organ.

Advagraf Capsule may also be effective in treating certain autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, sarcoidosis, and myasthenia gravis.

Advagraf is less likely to cause infections compared to other immunosuppressive drugs.

Advagraf 0.5 mg Capsule can be used in combination with other immunosuppressive medications, such as cyclosporine, to increase its effectiveness.

Advagraf Capsule is effective in preventing organ rejection long-term and has been used for years in transplant patients.​

Side Effects of Advagraf Capsule

​​​​​​Like all medication, Advagraf 0.5 mg Capsule may cause some side effects. If you experience any of these side effects contact your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to manage or reduce the severity of these side effects.​

Most Common Side Effects of Advagraf Capsule

• Pain around the transplanted kidney
• Pain or burning when you urinated
• dark urine
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Loss of muscle control
  
• Confusion
• Thinking problems

Common Side Effects of Advagraf Capsule

• Nausea​
  
• Vomiting, 
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Rash
• Fever
• Dizziness
  
• Sore Throat
• cold
• Fast heart rate
• Low blood pressure
• Low blood glucose levels
• Diarrhoea

How to Use Advagraf Capsule?

​​​Take Advagraf Capsule on empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. The specific dosage and duration of treatment will be determined by a doctor and will depend on the individual's condition and response to the medication. It's very important to take Advagraf 0.5 mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor, and not to change the dose or stop taking Advagraf 0.5 Capsule without consulting with your doctor first. It's also important to keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory while taking this Advagraf to check your progress and to monitor for side effects.​

How Advagraf Capsule Works?

​Advagraf Capsule works by inhibiting the activity of a protein called calcineurin. Calcineurin is involved in activating T cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune response. By inhibiting calcineurin, Advagraf 0.5 mg Capsule suppresses the activation of T cells, which in turn helps to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs.​

Safety Advices Advagraf Capsule

Alcohol

Unsafe

Liver

Use with Caution

Kidney

Use with Caution

Driving

Unsafe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Pregnancy

Unsafe

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