Aretha Tablet 10's
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Composition :
AZATHIOPRINE-50MG
Manufacturer/Marketer :
Biocon Ltd
Consume Type :
ORAL
Return Policy :
Not Returnable
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About Aretha Tablet
Aretha Tablet is used to reduce the pain/inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis conditions and keep the immune system from attacking new transplant organs like kidneys. Besides this, it also treats pain and inflammation in gastrointestinal issues like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis for patients who have undergone a kidney transplant.
Aretha Tablet contains 'Azathioprine' that works by reducing the function of the cells, causing inflammation, especially in the joint tissues, thereby decreasing pain and inflammation and slowing down the joint damage and disease progression over time. Besides this, after an organ transplant, your body will try to attack the new organ as it sees it as foreign. Aretha Tablet helps stop your body from rejecting a new organ by suppressing your immune system.
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, headaches, vomiting, diarrhoea, unusual fatigue, dizziness, loss of appetite, increased liver enzymes, lowered resistance to infections, tingling sensation, stomach pain, leukopenia (decreased number of white blood cells), and sore throat. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Take Aretha Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you should take Aretha Tablet based on your medical condition. Aretha Tablet can be taken with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Do not take Aretha Tablet if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Aretha Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Aretha Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medicines to rule out any unpleasant side effects.
Uses of Aretha Tablet
Aretha Tablet is used to manage autoimmune and inflammatory conditions by suppressing the immune system. The detailed uses of Aretha Tablet are as follows:
- Rheumatoid arthritis: Aretha Tablet reduces joint pain, swelling, and stiffness in individuals with active rheumatoid arthritis.
- Autoimmune hepatitis: Aretha Tablet helps to manage liver inflammation caused by the immune system.
- Prevention of kidney transplant rejection: Aretha Tablet suppresses immunological activity, preventing the body from rejecting a transplanted kidney.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus:Aretha Tablet treats symptoms that affect the skin, joints, and internal organs.
- Blood disorders: Aretha Tablet treats thrombocytopenia and hemolytic anemia.
- Autoimmune skin and muscle diseases: Aretha Tablet treats pemphigus and dermatomyositis by reducing skin blisters, sores, and muscle inflammation.
- Vasculitis: Aretha Tablet treats blood vessel inflammation in conditions such as polyarteritis nodosa.
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Directions for Use
- Aretha Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, if you experience stomach upset, take it with food. Avoid taking it with milk or dairy products, as they may reduce its effectiveness.
- Your doctor will determine the dosage and timing of this medication based on your medical condition. If taken regularly, it is typically recommended 1-2 times daily.
- Swallow Aretha Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Aretha Tablet helps to reduce the pain/inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis conditions and keep the immune system from attacking new transplant organs like kidneys.
- Aretha Tablet is also used to treat severe inflammatory diseases of the skin, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and some blood disorders.
- Aretha Tablet contains 'Azathioprine', which is an immunosuppressant that works by reducing the function of the cells and causing inflammation in the joint tissues. It reduces pain and inflammation and slows joint damage and disease progression over time.
- Besides this, after an organ transplant, your body will try to attack the new organ as it sees it as foreign. Aretha Tablet helps stop your body from rejecting a new organ by suppressing your immune system.
How Aretha Tablet Works
Aretha Tablet contains 'Azathioprine' that works by reducing the function of the cells, causing inflammation, especially in the joint tissues, thereby decreasing pain and inflammation and slowing down the joint damage and disease progression over time. Besides this, after an organ transplant, your body will try to attack the new organ as it sees it as foreign. Aretha Tablet helps stop your body from rejecting a new organ by suppressing your immune system.
Storage
• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Aretha Tablet
- Aim for at least five servings of a well-balanced diet per day that is full of vibrant fruits and vegetables.
- Eat more whole foods, lean meats, and plant-based foods, and eat healthy fruits like bananas, oranges, and berries.
- Limit alcohol intake and abstain from smoking to promote general wellbeing.
- Boost your immunity by including immune rich foods in your diet and always remember to stay hydrated.
- Get sufficient sleep and manage stress which helps in improving white blood cell count.
- Consult your doctor for an effective treatment to improve the blood cell count and get regular body check up to monitor changes in the count.
- Try to prevent the factors that cause a decrease in the white blood cells that may lead to impaired immunity.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
- Include iron-rich foods like dark leafy vegetables, lean red meat, legumes and fish in your diet.
- Consume vitamin C-rich foods as they aid iron absorption.
- Limit tea, cocoa, and coffee as these can slow iron absorption.
- Exercise regularly; however, do not overdo it.
- Managing a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) caused by medication usage requires a multi-step approach. Here are some steps to help manage the condition:
- Inform your doctor about your low platelet count and medication usage. They will assess the situation and guide the best course of action.
- Your doctor may recommend adjusting or stopping the medication that is causing a low platelet count. This could involve switching to alternative medication or reducing the dosage.
- Monitor your platelet count regularly through blood tests to track any changes. This will help the doctor determine the effectiveness of the treatment plan.
- If an underlying condition, such as infection or inflammation, contributes to the low platelet count, your doctor will treat it.
- In some cases, alternative treatments like platelet transfusions or medications that stimulate platelet production may be necessary.
- Avoid risky activities and certain medications; eat a balanced diet with plenty of water to reduce bleeding risk and boost overall health.
- If you experience severe bleeding or bruising, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
What if I have taken an overdose of Aretha Tablet
Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Aretha Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, fever, sore throat, chills and other signs of infection. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
Drug Warnings
- Do not take Aretha Tablet if you are allergic to any immunosuppressant medicines or Azathioprine.
- Let your doctor know before using Aretha Tablet if you have liver or kidney problems, serious blood disorders, immune system problems, bone marrow problems, serious infections, immunodeficiency syndrome, or if you have a condition where your body produces too little of a natural chemical called thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT), or if you have received any vaccinations.
- Do not take Aretha Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as Aretha Tablet is a Pregnancy category risk D medicine, which can cause serious congenital disabilities to the unborn baby.
- Aretha Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk.
- While taking Aretha Tablet , avoid contact with anyone who has had shingles, chickenpox, or measles. If you accidentally come in contact with any person having them, please inform your doctor immediately, as it requires special treatment if you have not had these illnesses.
- Aretha Tablet causes dizziness and drowsiness, so drive with caution.
- Aretha Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
- Avoid consuming alcohol along with Aretha Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests, kidney and liver tests to monitor your condition.
- Using Aretha Tablet for a long time can increase your chance of getting certain types of cancer, such as lymphoma (cancer of the spleen, thymus gland, and bone marrow), leukaemia (blood cancer), and skin cancer.
- Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and use protective sunscreen with a high protection factor while using Aretha Tablet .
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Drug-Drug Interactions
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Critical
How does the drug interact with Aretha Tablet:
Taking Aretha Tablet and Febuxostat together can increase the blood levels of Aretha Tablet
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aretha Tablet with Febuxostat is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Taking Aretha Tablet and Febuxostat together can increase the blood levels of Aretha Tablet
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aretha Tablet with Febuxostat is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aretha Tablet:
The use of fingolimod with Aretha Tablet may raise the risk of severe infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Aretha Tablet with Fingolimod can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you have a fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
The use of fingolimod with Aretha Tablet may raise the risk of severe infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Aretha Tablet with Fingolimod can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you have a fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aretha Tablet:
When Aretha Tablet and Adalimumab are taken together, they may raise the risk of severe infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Aretha Tablet and Adalimumab, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have any of these symptoms- fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, difficulty breathing, blood in phlegm (a thick secretion in the airway during disease and inflammation), losing weight, or pain while peeing, make sure to contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
When Aretha Tablet and Adalimumab are taken together, they may raise the risk of severe infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Aretha Tablet and Adalimumab, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have any of these symptoms- fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, difficulty breathing, blood in phlegm (a thick secretion in the airway during disease and inflammation), losing weight, or pain while peeing, make sure to contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aretha Tablet:
The use of cladribine with Aretha Tablet can increase the risk of serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Aretha Tablet and Cladribine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience symptoms fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, or pain during urination, contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
The use of cladribine with Aretha Tablet can increase the risk of serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Aretha Tablet and Cladribine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience symptoms fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, or pain during urination, contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aretha Tablet:
The use of tofacitinib with Aretha Tablet may raise the risk of severe infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Aretha Tablet with Tofacitinib can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
The use of tofacitinib with Aretha Tablet may raise the risk of severe infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Aretha Tablet with Tofacitinib can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aretha Tablet:
Co-administration of Allopurinol with Aretha Tablet may increase the effects of Aretha Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Aretha Tablet and allopurinol, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience chills, fever, body pains, sore throat, weakness, muscle pain, mouth sores, easy bruising or bleeding, pale stools, darkened urine, or severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Allopurinol with Aretha Tablet may increase the effects of Aretha Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Aretha Tablet and allopurinol, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience chills, fever, body pains, sore throat, weakness, muscle pain, mouth sores, easy bruising or bleeding, pale stools, darkened urine, or severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AzathioprineVoclosporin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aretha Tablet:
Taking Aretha Tablet with Voclosporin may lead to a higher chance of severe infections and certain cancers, such as skin cancer and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Aretha Tablet and Voclosporin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you notice any symptoms like fever, chills, sore throat, muscle aches, blood in coughing fluid, red or inflamed skin, or body sores it is recommended to contact a doctor right away. Other symptoms such as weight loss, pain during urination, or difficulty breathing should also be reported promptly. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Aretha Tablet with Voclosporin may lead to a higher chance of severe infections and certain cancers, such as skin cancer and lymph gland cancer (lymphoma).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Aretha Tablet and Voclosporin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you notice any symptoms like fever, chills, sore throat, muscle aches, blood in coughing fluid, red or inflamed skin, or body sores it is recommended to contact a doctor right away. Other symptoms such as weight loss, pain during urination, or difficulty breathing should also be reported promptly. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aretha Tablet:
Coadministration of Aretha Tablet and ribavirin used together can increase the risk of side effects. This can increase your chances of developing anemia(lack of blood), bleeding issues, or infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Although using Ribavirin and Aretha Tablet together may cause an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you have pale skin, tiredness, disorientation, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruises, fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, or other flu-like symptoms. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Aretha Tablet and ribavirin used together can increase the risk of side effects. This can increase your chances of developing anemia(lack of blood), bleeding issues, or infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Although using Ribavirin and Aretha Tablet together may cause an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you have pale skin, tiredness, disorientation, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruises, fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, or other flu-like symptoms. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aretha Tablet:
Taking Aretha Tablet with Deferiprone can increase the risk of developing serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Aretha Tablet and Deferiprone, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you have a fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Aretha Tablet with Deferiprone can increase the risk of developing serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Aretha Tablet and Deferiprone, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you have a fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aretha Tablet:
When Aretha Tablet and Clozapine are taken together can increase the risk of developing serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Aretha Tablet with Clozapine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you have a fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
When Aretha Tablet and Clozapine are taken together can increase the risk of developing serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Aretha Tablet with Clozapine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you have a fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Drug-Food Interactions
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
- Practising yoga may also help improve joint flexibility and manage pain.
- Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
- Get adequate sleep, as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
- Follow heat or cold therapy, apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20minutes regularly.
- De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath, or listening to soothing music.
- Acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy may also be helpful.
- Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
- Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
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Alcohol
Caution
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Aretha Tablet . It could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.
Pregnancy
Caution
Aretha Tablet is a Category D pregnancy drug that is not recommended for pregnant women or given only when strictly guidance of the doctor as there is no clinical data available on use in pregnant women.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is not recommended to take Aretha Tablet while you are breastfeeding. Aretha Tablet passes into breast milk.
Driving
Caution
Aretha Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and tiredness; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Caution
Take Aretha Tablet only after the doctor's prescription, especially if you are dealing with Liver diseases/conditions as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment before taking Aretha Tablet .
Children
Unsafe
Aretha Tablet should not be used by children below 18 years of age, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.
Heart
Consult your doctor
Please consult your physician if you have any heart-related problems before taking Aretha Tablet .
Geriatrics
Caution
Exercise caution while giving Aretha Tablet in geriatric patients. Close monitoring of the individual is required.
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INDIA
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20th KM, Hosur Road, Electronic City, Bangalore, India - 560 100
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