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Drug information on Tacstead 0.5 (Tacrolimus) from Steadfast MediShield Pvt. Ltd.

Tacstead 0.5   Capsule Steadfast MediShield Pvt. Ltd. Generic : Tacrolimus	216.40 0.5 mg 10 Capsule

Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jun 25, 2019

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Atopic Dermatitis

Autoimmune Hepatitis

Dermatitis

Lupus Nephritis

Polymyositis

Pruritus

•   Gastrointestinal : Loss of appetite, constipation, dehydration, gastrointestinal disorder, rectal disorder, hernia, intestinal inflammation, mouth ulcer and infection.

•   Central Nervous System : Anxiety, dizziness, increased muscle tone, abnormal thinking, uneasiness and headache.

•   Heart : Vein inflammation, heart disease, dilatation of blood vessels, fainting, fast heart rate and chest pain.

•   Skin : Photosensitivity reaction, skin cancer, skin discoloration, skin overgrowth, skin ulcer, white patches on the skin and sweating.

•   Eye and ENT : Abnormal vision, eye swelling, taste perversion, tooth decay, dry eyes, ear disorder, nosebleed and eye pain.

•   Respiratory : Difficulty in breathing, lung disorder and inflammation of larynx.

•   Metabolic : Increased cholesterol level and over active thyroid.

•   Musculoskeletal : Joint inflammation, tendon disorder, nail disorder, neck pain and joint disorder.

•   Genitourinary : Unintended pregnancy and vaginal infection/inflammation.

♦•  Blood:Anemia.

•   Miscellaneous : Chills, fungal infection and swelling in the extremities.

Topical- As 0.03% ointment- Apply a thin layer over the affected skin twice daily.

It comes as an ointment to apply topically as directed by your physician.

Hypersensitivity.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with heart, kidney or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Patient may develop with increased risk of skin cancer; avoid exposure to sunlight.

• Wear protective clothing and sunscreen with a high skin protection factor (SPF) to avoid sunburn.

• Wear sunglasses avoid eye damage.

• It may increase blood pressure; monitor blood pressure level regularly while taking this medication.

• Patient may experience with the following symptoms: thirst, excessive hunger, frequent urination, blurred vision and confusion.

• Avoid vaccination while taking this medication.

Avoid excess dosage.

Store it at room temperature (25°C).