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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alacris Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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Therapeutic Class

IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Flat No.101, Sree Vatsa Shiva Apts Opp Seshadrimahal,100 Feet Road, Tatabad Coimbatore Coimbatore TN 641012
Other Info - IMM0118

FAQs

Immucept S 360Mg Tablet might cause leukopenia (decreased number of white blood cells) and may make you more susceptible to infections. Consult your doctor if you develop any signs of infections such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding, or bruising.

If you miss a dose of Immucept S 360Mg Tablet , take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Immucept S 360Mg Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Immucept S 360Mg Tablet works by controlling the immune system's response to the transplanted organ and is given along with other medications that suppress the immune system.

Some medicines might absorb mycophenolic acid delayed or absorbed fast if taken concomitantly such as antacids containing aluminium or magnesium, colestipol, cholestyramine, or calcium-free phosphate binders. Before taking Immucept S 360Mg Tablet , speak with your doctor about your ongoing medication list. Your doctor will decide whether they should be taken along with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet or not.

The live vaccine may not work well while on treatment with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet . Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without talking to your doctor first. Also, avoid contact with people who recently had immunizations/vaccinations.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Immucept S 360Mg Tablet . It could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Immucept S 360Mg Tablet may cause birth defects and miscarriage if taken during pregnancy. Follow contraception advice given by your doctor if you are a woman who could become pregnant. Also, undergo a pregnancy test before starting treatment with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

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It is not recommended to take Immucept S 360Mg Tablet while you are breastfeeding. Immucept S 360Mg Tablet passes into breast milk.

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Driving

Caution

Immucept S 360Mg Tablet may cause dizziness, tiredness; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Take Immucept S 360Mg Tablet only after the doctor's prescription, especially if you have liver diseases/conditions as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment before taking Immucept S 360Mg Tablet as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

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Children

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Immucept S 360Mg Tablet should not be used by children and adolescents aged below 18 years of age, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

About Immucept S 360Mg Tablet

Immucept S 360Mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicine called 'immunosuppressant' that helps to prevent organ rejection after kidney transplant. Usually, organ rejection occurs when our immune system treats the newly transplanted organ as an invader and attacks it.

Immucept S 360Mg Tablet contains ‘mycophenolic acid’ that works by stopping your body from rejecting a new organ by suppressing your immune system. After an organ transplant, your body will try to attack the new organ as it sees it as foreign. Immucept S 360Mg Tablet is used along with other medicines containing corticosteroids and ciclosporin.

You are advised to take Immucept S 360Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as diarrhoea, cough, muscle pain, low blood pressure, fever, and respiratory infections. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Immucept S 360Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. To avoid recurring symptoms, do not stop it midway. Do not take Immucept S 360Mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Immucept S 360Mg Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Immucept S 360Mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Immucept S 360Mg Tablet may make you more susceptible to infections; consult your doctor if you develop any signs of severe conditions such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding, or bruising. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and use protective sunscreen with a high protection factor while using Immucept S 360Mg Tablet . While taking Immucept S 360Mg Tablet , do not contact anyone who has shingles, chickenpox, or measles. If you accidentally come in contact with any person having them, please inform your doctor immediately as it requires special treatment if you have not had these illnesses. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests, kidney and liver tests to monitor your condition. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medicines to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Do not take Immucept S 360Mg Tablet if you are not using effective contraception.

Uses of Immucept S 360Mg Tablet

Immunosuppressant therapy after kidney transplant

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Medicinal Benefits

Immucept S 360Mg Tablet contains ‘mycophenolic acid’, an immunosuppressant that helps stop your body from rejecting a new organ by suppressing your immune system. After an organ transplant, your body will try to attack the new organ as it sees it as a foreign organism. Immucept S 360Mg Tablet is used along with other medicines containing corticosteroids and ciclosporin. Immucept S 360Mg Tablet is a gastro-resistant tablet which is a delayed-release tablet. 

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Side Effects of Immucept S 360Mg Tablet

  • Shortness of breath
  • Acne
  • Weakness (asthenia)
  • Muscle pain (myalgia)
  • Swollen hands, ankles or feet
  • Itching
  • Respiratory infections
  • Cough
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Do not take Immucept S 360Mg Tablet if you are allergic to any immunosuppressant medicines or mycophenolic acid. Let your doctor know before using Immucept S 360Mg Tablet if you have liver or kidney problems, serious digestive problems, cancer, liver disease (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C), current/past infections, rare genetic disorders (such as Lesch-Nyhan or Kelley-Seegmiller syndromes). Do not take Immucept S 360Mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Immucept S 360Mg Tablet is a Pregnancy category risk D medicines which can cause serious congenital disabilities to the unborn baby. Immucept S 360Mg Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Pregnant women should use reliable forms of birth control while on treatment and 6 weeks after stopping treatment with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet . While taking Immucept S 360Mg Tablet , do not contact anyone who has shingles, chickenpox, or measles. If you accidentally come in contact with any person having them, please inform your doctor immediately as it requires special treatment if you have not had these illnesses. Immucept S 360Mg Tablet causes dizziness and drowsiness, so drive with caution. Immucept S 360Mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests, kidney and liver tests to monitor your condition. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and use protective sunscreen with a high protection factor while using Immucept S 360Mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Colestipol with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet can reduce its absorption and action in the body. This can lead to low treatment results.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Immucept S 360Mg Tablet with Colestipol is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it.
How does the drug interact with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Ethinylestradiol with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet may lower the blood levels and effects of Ethinylestradiol, making it less effective as a form of birth control.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Immucept S 360Mg Tablet and Ethinylestradiol, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, if you are taking hormone replacement therapy for menopause, and you notice an increase in the frequency or severity of your symptoms, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or irregular bleeding, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Ferrous sulfate with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet decreases levels of Mycophenolate by reducing its absorption.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Immucept S 360Mg Tablet and Ferrous sulfate, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation sleep problems, fatigue, headache, painful urination, high blood pressure, or swelling of the lower legs, ankles, or feet, joint pain, cough, or shortness of breath consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Immucept S 360Mg Tablet and Cholestyramine may decrease the effectiveness of Immucept S 360Mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Immucept S 360Mg Tablet and Cholestyramine, it can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Immucept S 360Mg Tablet and Colesevelam can decrease the levels and effects of Immucept S 360Mg Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Immucept S 360Mg Tablet and Colesevelam, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, pain in the stomach area, low blood cell counts, infections, sleep problems, fatigue, headache, painful urination, high blood pressure, or swelling of the lower legs, ankles, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Dienogest with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet may decrease the levels and action of Dienogest.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Immucept S 360Mg Tablet and Dienogest, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Norethisterone and Immucept S 360Mg Tablet can decrease the levels and effects of Norethisterone.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Immucept S 360Mg Tablet and Norethisterone, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet:
A combined use of Levonorgestrel with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet may reduce the blood levels and effects of levonorgestrel, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control, Immucept S 360Mg Tablet may cause pregnancy loss in the first trimester and also birth defects in the unborn child.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Immucept S 360Mg Tablet and Levonorgestrel, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, if you take hormone replacement (Levonorgestrel) for menopause, and if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Mycophenolic acidNorethandrolone
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How does the drug interact with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Norethindrone with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet may decrease the serum concentration of Norethandrolone.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Immucept S 360Mg Tablet and Norethandrolone, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of medroxyprogesterone with Immucept S 360Mg Tablet may decrease the levels and effects of medroxyprogesterone.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Immucept S 360Mg Tablet and Medroxyprogesterone, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Special Advise

  • Use sunscreen while taking Immucept S 360Mg Tablet , as it can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and may cause skin cancer.
  • Do not donate blood while using this medication and for 6 weeks after stopping it. Do not donate sperm while using this medication and for 90 days after stopping it.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
  • Follow heat or cold therapy, apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20minutes regularly.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath, or listen to soothing music.
  • Acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy may also be helpful.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

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