Pangraf 1mg
| SKU | 1040 |
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| Generic For | Prograf |
| Strength | 1mg |
| Manufacturer | Panecea Biotech |
| Active Ingredient | Tacrolimus |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 30 Tablet/s | US$ 1.74 | US$ 52.16 | |||
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| 60 Tablet/s | US$ 1.33 | US$ 80.0023%US$ 104.32 | |||
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| 90 Tablet/s | US$ 1.28 | US$ 115.0027%US$ 156.48 | |||
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Pangraf 1 mg
Pangraf 1 mg is a prescription medicine to prevent rejection of transplanted organs. Organ transplantation is the only choice for end-stage organ failure, such as the liver, kidney and heart. Doctors remove the organ either from a living donor or a deceased donor. It is one of the most trusted medicines recommended in organ transplantation. It can be taken alone or in combination with other medications to prevent rejection of any transplanted organs.
Tacrolimus, the main active component of Pangraf 1mg, got its FDA approval in 1994 for use in liver transplantation. Later, its usage has been extended to kidney, heart, lungs and limb transplantation.
Precautions
Precautions with Tacrolimus tablet
There is a risk of new onset of diabetes after transplant; therefore, it is important to monitor blood glucose. Do not take the immunosuppressive agent if you are hypersensitive to any ingredients of the medicine. While taking Tacrolimus tablets, you should not receive any live vaccines. Limit the amount of time you spend outside in the sun and avoid exposure to ultraviolet rays, such as those from tanning machines. Always make sure you wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30.
Before you take the Pangraf 1mg tablet, inform your doctor if you plan to receive any live vaccine, have liver impairment, a heart problem, or kidney disease. Your healthcare provider should be aware of your pregnancy status. The immunosuppressive drug may harm your unborn baby, so you must tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Also, if you are breastfeeding, Tacrolimus can pass into your breast milk. Therefore, it is important to decide with your healthcare provider if you should take this immunosuppressive drug or breastfeed. You should not do both at the same time. Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including those you obtain over the counter from a pharmacy, as well as vitamins and herbal supplements.
Additionally, inform them if you are taking sirolimus, cyclosporine, or nelfinavir. Also, discuss if you are taking any of these medications. The immunosuppressive drug may affect the way other medications work, or other medicines may affect the mode of action of Tacrolimus.
Side effects
Side effects of the Tacrolimus tablet
Every medicine, including Pangraf 1 mg, shows some side effects. The common and serious side effects of the drug are vomiting, blurred vision, weakness, herpes zoster, lung damage, seizures, confusion, kidney problems, hypertension, dizziness, depression, insomnia, itching, tremors, and cardiac damage. It is essential to report any side effects you experience with your medicine. You should provide a complete list of prescription and non-prescription medications, as well as inform them about any other medical conditions you may have. This helps your doctor to decide the dose of Pangraf that suits you best.
Pangraf may have serious side effects such as high blood sugar, severe kidney disease, nervous system issues, high levels of potassium in the blood, high blood pressure, heart problems, changes in the electrical activity of the heart, and severe low blood cell count. Consult your healthcare specialist for advice on side effects and to ensure the safety of Pangraf 1 mg.
How to use
Instructions for using the Tacrolimus tablet
The doctor decides the dose of this Tacrolimus formulation after evaluating your health condition. Several factors must be considered, including the patient's age, gender, and weight. The recommended dose varies from patient to patient. Be sure to take the medicine under the supervision of a medical professional. Take the tablet consistently with or without food. Once you fix a time when you are going to take it in relation to food, do it the same way each time. Take the Pangraf tablets with water. Do not cut, chew, or break the tablets. Also, avoid contact of your skin or mucous membranes with the broken pieces of the tablet. If such contact occurs, rinse the eyes and affected skin thoroughly.
Make sure you do not run out of medication between refills. Carry enough medication with you when you go for a trip or away from home for any reason for an extended period. If you miss a dose of Pangraf, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the usual time; do not take a double dose. Call your healthcare provider straight away for advice. It is always a wise decision to consult your healthcare professional in advance about what to do in case of missed doses. Consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during the treatment. While taking the medicine, you should not receive any live vaccines, such as measles, mumps, polio (administered orally), rubella, flu vaccines (administered through the nose), chickenpox, typhoid, yellow fever, or TB vaccines.
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