Steadfast Medishield who are specialists in kidney transplant drugs, have come up with another wonder drug by the name of Tacstead. This medicine is basically an immunosuppressant drug which is an essential component of kidney transplant drugs. Organ rejection is the biggest risk involved during liver and kidney transplants because of our body’s tendency to reject the foreign body. By giving such drugs to the patient, this tendency is reduced, instead it increases the chances of acceptability. This drug has been formulated in multiple compositions containing tacrolimus in 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg and 2 mg.
This is due to the fact that every patient has his/her own requirements depending upon the biochemical profiles. Steadfast Tacrolimus provides that flexibility to administer the drug in the required dosage. Some of the common signs observed during organ rejection are fever above 100 degrees, decreased urine output, blood in urine, weight gain and tenderness of new kidney. In such cases, an immediate contact to physician or transplant centre is recommended. At times, there may be signs of infections.
Cyclosporin is also very commonly used as an immunosuppressant drug but several studies have indicate that tacrolimus is more effective and therefore preferred by doctors. These immunosuppressant drugs basically act as calcineurin inhibitor which blocks the activity of calcineurin. This blocking assists in reducing the immune response of our body. Apart from renal and liver transplant, this medicine is also given in conditions like lupus. There are some common side effects observed when this medicine is given like mild to moderate hypertension. First dosage of tacstead can be given within 24 hours of transplantation but it should preferably be given till kidney function has recovered. Tacrolimus has shown to be toxic when used in excess amount therefore dosage should be carefully given to the patients after only expert supervision by nephrologists.
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