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Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Advagraf 0.5mg Capsule PR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Advagraf 0.5mg Capsule PR is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Best taken on an empty stomach as food can interfere with its effects. Take it at the same time every day to achieve a stable level of immunosuppression. Requires regular blood tests to measure the levels of medicine in blood. Blood samples are drawn in the morning, within 1 hour before taking Advagraf. Hence, carry a dose to the laboratory and take it right after the blood test. Common side effects include headache, numbness, sleeplessness, numbness/tingling of hands and feet, and kidney problems. Advagraf may also increase the risk of infection. Avoid being close to people with cold, flu or other contagious illnesses. |
| Common Side Effect | Headache, Nausea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Diarrhoea, Renal dysfunction, Increased glucose level in blood, Tremor. |
| How to Use | Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Advagraf 0.5mg Capsule PR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Advagraf 0.5mg Capsule PR with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat. |
| Driving | Advagraf 0.5mg Capsule PR may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | Advagraf 0.5mg Capsule PR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Advagraf 0.5mg Capsule PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Advagraf 0.5mg Capsule PR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Advagraf 0.5mg Capsule PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Advagraf 0.5mg Capsule PR is an immunosuppressant that works by decreasing the activity of body's immune system. |