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Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule

Manufactured byNovartis India Ltd.
ContainsCyclosporine Capsule
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule is used after organ transplantation to prevent your body from rejecting the transplanted organ. It is also used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (pain and swelling in the joints) and psoriasis (skin disorder with red, scaly, and inflamed skin). This medicine works by suppressing the activity of your immune system. Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule may have side effects like nausea, vomiting, tremor, stomach upset, and headache. This medicine lowers your body's capacity to fight infections. Report any signs of infections like fever, rash, sore throat etc. to your doctor immediately. Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule can be taken with or without food. Take this medicine at the same time every day for maintaining a constant level of this medicine in your blood. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule may increase your blood pressure and potassium levels in your blood. Hence, periodic monitoring of your health condition by your doctor may be necessary. Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule should be used with caution in elderly people (above the age of 65 years) due to the risk of developing side effects. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule

Sprintas 50 Capsule
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Graftin 50 mg Capsule
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule

Decrease in blood cell count

Tremors

Headache

Nausea and vomiting

Skin rash

Fever and chills

Stomach pain

Facial hair growth

Running nose

Sweating

Uses of Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

Organ Transplant - Rejection Prophylaxis

Organ rejection after transplantation occurs when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule is used to reduce the immune response of your body so that it does not attack the transplanted organ.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition in which your own immune system attacks the joints in your body causing pain and swelling. Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule is used in combination with other medications for suppressing your immune system thus reduces pain and swelling.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. It is an autoimmune disease i.e. your immune system targets your own skin and affects it. Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule is used for the treatment of severe psoriasis by lowering the activity of your immune system.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    It is not known when Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule will start its action.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule may remain in your body for around 2-3 days.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as not enough studies are done to understand its safety and efficiency. Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule is not recommended while breastfeeding as this medicine passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule if you have a known allergy to it. Consult your doctor or seek medical attention if you experience symptoms such as hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), breathing difficulty, etc.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as not enough studies are done to understand its safety and efficiency. Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule is not recommended while breastfeeding as this medicine passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

General warnings

Malignancies

Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule may increase the risk of developing cancers like lymphoma (cancer that occurs in the lymphocytes, an infection-fighting cells of the immune system) and skin cancer. Your doctor will inform you about these risks and advise you to prevent exposure to sunlight by wearing protective clothing.

Serious infections

Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule suppresses your immune system and further increases the risk of infections. Any symptoms such as a sore throat, fever, chills, etc. should be reported to your doctor immediately.

Hyperkalemia

Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule may increase the levels of potassium in your body and may increase the risk of arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats). Your doctor may adjust your dose or frequently monitor the functioning of your heart while you are taking this medicine

Hypertension

Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule should be used with extreme caution if you have high blood pressure as it can increase your blood pressure. Your doctor may adjust your dose or frequently monitor your blood pressure while you are taking this medicine.

Kidney Impairment

Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it may increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor will regularly monitor kidney functions or recommend dose adjustments based on your condition.

Liver impairment

Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule may increase the levels of liver enzymes in your body. Use this medicine with caution if you have liver problems as it may increase the risk of serious liver damage. Your doctor will regularly monitor liver functions or recommend dose adjustments based on your condition.

Use in elderly

Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule should be used with caution in elderly people (above the age of 65 years) due to the risk of developing side effects.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek immediate medical attention or contact your doctor if you have accidentally or intentionally consumed more than the prescribed dose of Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Amlodipine

Live attenuated vaccines and related products

Gefitinib

Atorvastatin

Ibuprofen

Diclofenac

Disease interactions

Kidney Disease

Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule should be used with caution if you have kidney disease as a diseased kidney will not filter the medicine properly. Your doctor can suggest another suitable medicine or adjust the dose according to your kidney function.

Food interactions

Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended while receiving Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule as it can increase the levels of this medicine in your body and the risk of side effects.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Do not break or crush the capsule while taking it. Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule is usually given for a long term so avoid the discontinuation if this medicine even if you feel better after few doses. Avoid consuming grapefruit juice while taking Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule. Grapefruit juice can reduce the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep a regular appointment with your doctor to check your progress. Your doctor may advise regular blood tests to keep a check on your blood cells levels, blood pressure, and liver/kidney functions.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Sandimmun Neoral 50 mg Capsule works by decreasing your body's immune activity and helps in preventing rejection of transplanted organs by your body. It is also used in the treatment of diseases caused due to increased immune activity such as Rheumatoid arthritis and Psoriasis.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Calcineurin inhibitors, Immunosuppressive agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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