Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients|Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis|Treatment of Psoriasis|Prevention of graft rejection following Bone marrow transplantation|Treatment of Nephrotic syndrome

In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients Psorid 50 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It lowers your immune response and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine suppresses the immune system and helps your body accept the new organ as if it were your own.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Psorid 50 Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Psorid 50 Capsule is used to prevent the body from rejecting a new organ after a liver kidney heart transplant or bone marrow transplantation. It weakens the immune system so that your body does not attack the new organ. It is also used to treat nephrotic syndrome severe rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.The amount of Psorid 50 Capsule you take depends on your weight medical condition and what you are being treated for. Your doctor will plan the correct dose for you. Do not change the dose without talking to your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. It is better to take it in the same way and at the same time every day to get the maximum benefit. Keep taking it for as long as you have been told to even if you feel well. Stopping treatment may increase the risk of your transplanted organ being rejected.The most common side effects of this medicine include headache unusual growth of facial or body hair high blood pressure diarrhea gingival hyperplasia and tremors. Because it lowers your immune system you may also catch more infections than usual. Tell your doctor straight away if you develop an infection. For the same reason you may be more at risk of developing some cancers particularly of the skin. You should limit your exposure to sunlight.Before taking this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems high blood pressure gout (increased uric acid levels in the blood) or epilepsy. Also tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking as they may affect the working of the medicine. This medicine should only be used in pregnancy if it is clearly needed. However it is not recommended while breastfeeding. You will have frequent medical tests while taking this medicine to check your blood pressure liver and kidney function and mineral levels. The results of tests may lead to changes in your dose.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Psorid 50 Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : SAFE <p> Consuming alcohol with Psorid 50 Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Psorid 50 Capsule 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. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE <p> Psorid 50 Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether Psorid 50 Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Psorid 50 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Psorid 50 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Psorid 50 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Psorid 50 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

If you miss a dose of Psorid 50 Capsule 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.

Chemical Class :: Cyclosporin Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: PAIN ANALGESICS|Action Class :: Immunosuppressant- Calcineurin inhibitors

Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients|Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis|Treatment of Psoriasis|Prevention of graft rejection following Bone marrow transplantation|Treatment of Nephrotic syndrome

Headache | Nausea | Vomiting | Increased hair growth | High blood pressure | Renal dysfunction | Loss of appetite | Diarrhea | Tremors | Gingival hypertrophy (gum enlargement)

Q. Is Psorid 50 Capsule a steroid?::: No Psorid 50 Capsule is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It decreases the action of the body’s immune system.| Q. Can Psorid 50 Capsule cause weight gain?::: Yes Psorid 50 Capsule may cause weight gain. However the changes in weight are uncommon side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects worry you.| Q. Does Psorid 50 Capsule cause hair growth?::: Yes the use of Psorid 50 Capsule may cause abnormal hair growth (hypertrichosis) as a common side effect of Psorid 50 Capsule though it does not affect everyone.| Q. Does Psorid 50 Capsule cause fatigue?::: Yes Psorid 50 Capsule may cause fatigue as a common side effect. However fatigue could also be due to an underlying disease. Discuss with your doctor if this side effect worries you.| Q. Do I need to get any tests done while being treated with Psorid 50 Capsule?::: Yes the doctor may suggest tests to check the levels of Psorid 50 Capsule in your blood especially if you have had a transplant. You may also be advised to get your blood pressure checked before the start of your treatment and regularly during treatment. In addition liver and kidney function tests along with your blood lipids (fats) will be checked.| Q. Can Psorid 50 Capsule cause cancer?::: Psorid 50 Capsule is known to suppress the immune system. This as a result increases your risk of developing cancers particularly of the skin and lymphoid system. You should limit your exposure to sunlight and UV light by wearing appropriate protective clothing. Sunscreen should be applied frequently with a high protection factor.| Q. What are the side effects of Psorid 50 Capsule?::: Psorid 50 Capsule may cause side effects such as headache diarrhea heartburn increased hair growth on the face arms or back growth of extra tissue on the gums acne flushing and uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body. You may also experience burning or tingling sensation in the hands arms feet or legs muscle or joint pain cramps pain or pressure in the face ear problems breast enlargement in men depression and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. | Q. How should Psorid 50 Capsule be taken?::: Take Psorid 50 Capsule strictly as advised by your doctor. The doctor will decide and carefully adjust your dose according to your medical requirements. It is important to keep a constant amount of Psorid 50 Capsule in the body and hence the medicine should be taken at the same time each day. Not only is the time of day important but also when Psorid 50 Capsule is taken concerning meals.| Q. How long do I need to take Psorid 50 Capsule?::: Take Psorid 50 Capsule for as long as the doctor has advised. The duration of treatment depends on whether you are taking it after a transplant or for the treatment of other conditions. Usually the treatment may last for 8 weeks if you are taking it for severe rash.| Q. What is Psorid 50 Capsule used for?::: Psorid 50 Capsule is used in combination with other medications which are used to prevent transplant rejection (attack of the transplanted organ by the immune system of the person who received the organ) in people who have received kidney liver and heart transplants. These combination medicines also help to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (a disease affecting the joints with pain and swelling) in patients whose symptoms were not relieved by methotrexate alone. It is also used to treat psoriasis (a skin disease in which red scaly patches form on some areas of the body) and atopic dermatitis (skin allergies).