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Immugo Tablet
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Product introduction
Immugo Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called immunosuppressants. It is used with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting an organ (such as a kidney, heart, or liver) after a transplant. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
It is an immunosuppresant.
It is an immunosuppresant.
Uses of Immugo Tablet
Benefits of Immugo Tablet
In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
Immugo Tablet is an immunosuppressive agent that lowers your immune response and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine may be used in combination with other medicines to suppress the immune system and help your body accept the new organ.
In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
Immugo Tablet works by blocking the action of some chemicals which cause inflammation. It can help reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slow down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking it even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms.
Side effects of Immugo 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 Immugo
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Increased bleeding tendency
- Nausea
- Infection
- Loss of appetite
How to use Immugo 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. Immugo Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Immugo Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Immugo Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Immugo 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Immugo Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Immugo Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Immugo Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Immugo Tablet is not recommended in patients with serious kidney disease.
Use of Immugo Tablet is not recommended in patients with serious kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Immugo Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Immugo Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Immugo Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Use of Immugo Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Immugo Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Immugo Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Immugo Tablet to stop the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver).
- Immugo Tablet also relieves joint pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
- You may have to take additional medications along with Immugo Tablet for better relief of symptoms.
- Avoid contact with people who have cold, flu or other contagious illness. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nucleoside Analog, and Purines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Immunosuppressant- Purine analogs
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Immugo Tablet prescribed for? How does it work?
Immugo Tablet is an immunosuppressant which means that it acts by suppressing the immune defense system of the body. Your immune defense system helps to protect you against infections. However, sometimes your immune defense system can become overactive and can cause illness. Immugo Tablet is used in combination with other medicines to treat the conditions caused due to this abnormal activity of the immune system. It is used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs, like the kidney, heart or liver. It is also used to treat chronic active hepatitis, severe rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and acquired hemolytic anemia. It is also used to treat severe cases of specified skin diseases (pemphigus vulgaris, dermatomyositis, polyarteritis nodosa, pyoderma gangrenosa), especially when corticosteroids cannot be used.
How long does Immugo Tablet take to start working?
It may take about 3 to 12 weeks before you see any benefits. Continue the medication even if you do not notice any benefits. Talk to your doctor if you face any issues.
What happens if I forget to take Immugo Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Immugo Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose. inform your doctor if the dose is frequently missed.
How long do I need to take Immugo Tablet?
The duration varies from person to person as it is prescribed depending upon the patient’s medical condition.
Is breastfeeding safe during Immugo Tablet treatment?
No, breastfeeding should be avoided, while on Immugo Tablet, since it may harm the baby and cause serious side effects.
I have just started taking Immugo Tablet. What are the long-term side effects? Is there anything I should be looking out for?
Being an immunosuppressant, Immugo Tablet can increase the chances of severe infections, decrease in blood cell counts, and malignancy. You should inform your doctor immediately if you notice any infection or fever, unexpected bruising or bleeding, black tarry stools or blood in the urine or stools. Let your doctor know if you notice any new skin sore or lump, new marks on skin or any change in the marks which were previously present.
Do I need any special tests while I am on Immugo Tablet?
Immugo Tablet reduces the production of blood cells making you more vulnerable to infections and can sometimes affect the liver. These side effects can be monitored by regular blood tests. Therefore, during the first 8 weeks of the treatment your doctor may recommend weekly blood tests to monitor complete blood counts, including platelet counts. The frequency can later be reduced to monthly or at least once in 3 months time.
Can Immugo Tablet cause cancer?
Immugo Tablet may increase the chance of developing certain cancers like skin cancer, cancer of the lymph system (lymphoma), cancer of soft tissues (sarcomas), and cervical cancer. To prevent the risk of skin cancer, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your skin or any lumps or masses anywhere on your body.
Can cyclosporine and Immugo Tablet be taken together?
Yes, you can take cyclosporine and Immugo Tablet together as they do not interfere with each other’s working. However, you must take the two medicines strictly as per your doctor’s advice.
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