Consuming alcohol with Neoral 50 does not cause any harmful side effects.
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Neoral 50 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you....
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UNSAFE
Neoral 50 is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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It is not known whether Neoral 50 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
CAUTION
Neoral 50 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Neoral 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
CAUTION
Neoral 50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neoral 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Medicine Overview of Neoral 50mg Capsule
Introduction
Neoral 50 is used to prevent your body rejecting a new organ after a liver, kidney or heart transplant. It works by weakening your immune system so that your body does not attack the new organ. It can also be used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis...
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Uses of Neoral 50
Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriasis
Side effects of Neoral 50
Common
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Increased hair growth
High blood pressure
Renal dysfunction
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Tremor
How to use Neoral 50
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Neoral 50 is to be taken with food.
How Neoral 50 works
Neoral 50 is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing your body’s immune response to help accept a newly transplanted organ (e.g., liver, kidney or heart). In rheumatoid arthritis, this immunosuppressive effect reduces inflammation (swelling) of...
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What if you forget to take Neoral 50?
If you miss a dose of Neoral 50, 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.
Quick Tips
Neoral 50 is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients.
It is also used to treat arthritis and immune disorders of the eyes, lungs, muscles, skin, nerves, and blood vessels.
It may take 3 to 4 months for the medication to work. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the levels of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience unexplai...
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Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day to help with your kidney function.
Do not stop taking Neoral 50 without talking to your doctor first.
Brief Description
Indication
Ulcerative colitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis, Missed abortion, Nephrotic syndrome ,Urticaria, Bone marrow transplantation, Organ transplantatio...
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Administration
May be taken with or without food. Take consistently w/ regard to time of day & relation to meals. Avoid grapefruit juice.
IV Preparation
Dilute 1...
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Adult Dose
Oral
Immunosuppression in organ transplantation
Adult: Initially, 10-15 mg/kg/day, starting 4-12 hr before procedure and continued for 1-2 wk; usual...
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Child Dose
Oral
Nephrotic syndrome
Child: 6 mg/kg daily, given in 2 divided doses.
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Precaution
Cyclosporine increases the risk of developing lymphomas and other malignancies, particularly those of the skin. So patients should be warned to avoid...
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