Inograf Capsules 5mg

Product Description

Product Name: Inograf Capsules 5mg 

Product Form: Capsules

Pack Size: 10s

Manufactured By:  Platinum Pharmaceuticals

Used For:

• Organ Transplant Rejection Prevention – Helps prevent the immune system from attacking a transplanted kidney, liver, or heart.
• Autoimmune Diseases (off-label use) – Sometimes used for conditions like lupus nephritis or severe eczema.
• Topical Form (Ointment) – Used for eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who do not respond to other treatments.

Side Effects:

• Common Side Effects:

  • High blood pressure
  • Tremors (shaking hands)
  • Headache
  • Nausea or diarrhea
  • Increased blood sugar (risk of diabetes)
  • Increased risk of infections

• Serious Side Effects (Rare but possible):

  • Kidney damage (nephrotoxicity)
  • Liver problems
  • Electrolyte imbalances (low magnesium, high potassium)
  • Increased risk of cancer (long-term use may increase lymphoma risk)
  • Severe infections due to weakened immune system

Precautions:

• Monitor kidney and liver function regularly while on tacrolimus.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice – It can increase drug levels and cause toxicity.
• Take at the same time each day to maintain stable blood levels.
• Avoid live vaccines while taking this medication due to a weakened immune system.
• Use sunscreen – Increased risk of skin cancer with long-term use.
• Monitor blood sugar levels – May cause or worsen diabetes, especially in transplant patients.