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About Renfor 18O mg Tablet
Renfor 18O mg Tablet is used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ such as a kidney, heart or liver. Transplant rejection occurs when the recipient’s immune system identifies the transplanted organ as a ‘foreign object’ and attacks it.
Renfor 18O mg Tablet contains mycophenolate sodium, which works by suppressing the immune system, allowing the transplanted graft to avoid rejection.
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as diarrhoea, cough, muscle pain, low blood pressure, fever and respiratory infections. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take Renfor 18O mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. To avoid recurring symptoms, do not stop it midway. Do not take Renfor 18O mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Renfor 18O mg Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Renfor 18O mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Uses of Renfor 18O mg Tablet
Renfor 18O mg Tablet is used to prevent organ rejection in patients who have undergone a kidney, heart, or liver transplant. The detailed uses of Renfor 18O mg Tablet are as follows:
- Prevents organ rejection: Renfor 18O mg Tablet helps avoid rejection episodes in patients following organ transplantation.
- Used with other medications: Renfor 18O mg Tablet is commonly administered alongside other immunosuppressants to enhance effectiveness.
- Maintains graft function: Renfor 18O mg Tablet supports the long-term survival of the transplanted organ by reducing immune activity.
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Directions for Use
- Renfor 18O mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating or drinking.
- Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration for effective results.
- Swallow Renfor 18O mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Renfor 18O mg Tablet contains Mycophenolate mofetil, an immunosuppressant used primarily in organ transplant recipients.
- It helps the body accept transplanted organs (like the kidney, heart, or liver) by suppressing immune responses.
- Renfor 18O mg Tablet inhibits the function of white blood cells (T and B lymphocytes), which are responsible for attacking transplanted organs.
- It enhances the long-term success of organ transplantation.
- Renfor 18O mg Tablet is often used along with other immunosuppressants like tacrolimus or cyclosporine for optimal effect.
- Preferred over long-term use of corticosteroids due to fewer chronic side effects.
How Renfor 18O mg Tablet Works
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- 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.
- Consult Your Doctor: If you experience symptoms such as muscle cramps, tingling, numbness, weakness, or spasms, which may indicate low calcium levels (hypocalcemia), consult your doctor to determine if your medication is the cause.
- Your doctor will assess your medication regimen and adjust it if necessary to minimize the risk of hypocalcemia.
- Your doctor may order blood tests to check your calcium levels and monitor for any changes.
- To manage hypocalcemia, your doctor recommends dietary and lifestyle modifications. This may include increasing your intake of calcium-rich foods to support bone health and calcium levels. If necessary, your doctor may also prescribe calcium and vitamin D supplements to help stabilize your calcium levels.
- If your condition does not improve or worsens, consult your doctor immediately for further evaluation and treatment.
- Inform your doctor about your anxiety symptoms so that you doctor may explore potential drug interactions and alter your treatment plan.
- Work with your doctor to adjust your medication regimen or dosage to minimize anxiety symptoms.
- Reduce anxiety symptoms by practicing relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga.
- Regular self-care activities, such as exercise, healthy food, and adequate sleep, can assist control anxiety.
- Surround yourself with a supportive network of friends, family, or a support group to help manage anxiety and stay motivated.
- Regularly track anxiety symptoms and report any changes to your doctor to ensure your treatment plan is effective and adjusted as needed.
- Keep your skin clean by gently washing your face two times daily and after sweating. Choose a mild and non-abrasive cleanser.
- Use gentle alcohol-free skin care products. Avoid products that might irritate your skin such as exfoliants, astringents and toners.
- Acne may also occur due to oil in the hair. Thus, if you have oily hair, shampoo more frequently than you do now and keep your hair away from face.
- Keep your hands off your face as touching face throughout the day might worsen acne. Also, do not pick, squeeze or pop acne as it will prolong the healing process and increase the risk of dark spots and scarring.
- Avoid tanning by applying a broad spectrum sunscreen and wearing sun-protective clothing when outdoors.
- Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
- Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
- Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
- Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
- If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
- Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
- 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.
- Please inform your doctor about joint pain symptoms, as they may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Your doctor may prescribe common pain relievers if necessary to treat joint discomfort.
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to relieving joint discomfort. Regular exercise, such as low-impact sports like walking, cycling, or swimming, should be combined with a well-balanced diet. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
- Applying heat or cold packs to the affected joint can help reduce pain and inflammation.
- Please track when joint pain occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
- If your joint pain is severe or prolonged, consult a doctor to rule out any underlying disorders that may require treatment.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Renfor 18O mg Tablet if you are allergic to any immunosuppressant medicines or mycophenolate sodium.
- Let your doctor know before using Renfor 18O mg Tablet if you have liver or kidney problems, severe digestive issues, cancer, liver disease (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C), current/past infections, or rare genetic disorders (such as Lesch-Nyhan or Kelley-Seegmiller syndromes).
- Do not take Renfor 18O mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as Renfor 18O mg Tablet is a pregnancy category risk D medicine, which can cause serious congenital disabilities to the unborn baby.
- Renfor 18O mg Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers, as it passes into breast milk.
- Pregnant women should use reliable forms of birth control while on treatment and for six weeks after stopping treatment with Renfor 18O mg Tablet .
- While taking Renfor 18O mg Tablet , do not contact anyone who has shingles, chickenpox, or measles.
- Renfor 18O mg Tablet causes dizziness and drowsiness, so drive with caution.
- Renfor 18O mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
- Avoid consuming alcohol along with Renfor 18O mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.
- Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests and kidney and liver tests to monitor your condition.
- Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and use protective sunscreen with a high protection factor while using Renfor 18O mg Tablet .
Drug-Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Coadministration of Colestipol with Renfor 18O mg Tablet can reduce its absorption and action in the body. This can lead to low treatment results.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Renfor 18O mg Tablet with Colestipol is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it.
Coadministration of Renfor 18O mg Tablet and Desogestrel can decrease the levels and action of Desogestrel.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Desogestrel with Renfor 18O mg Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms: abnormal menstruation, dryness of the vagina, or increased hot flushes or if you're looking for other birth control options, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Combine use of Nafcillin and Renfor 18O mg Tablet may reduce the blood levels and effects of Renfor 18O mg Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Renfor 18O mg Tablet and Nafcillin, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation sleep problems, fatigue, headache, painful urination, high blood pressure, or swelling of the lower legs, ankles, or feet, joint pain, cough, or shortness of breath, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of Norethisterone and Renfor 18O mg Tablet can decrease the levels and effects of Norethisterone.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Renfor 18O mg Tablet and Norethisterone, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of Renfor 18O mg Tablet and Colesevelam can decrease the levels and effects of Renfor 18O mg Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Renfor 18O mg Tablet and Colesevelam, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, pain in the stomach area, low blood cell counts, infections, sleep problems, fatigue, headache, painful urination, high blood pressure, or swelling of the lower legs, ankles, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Renfor 18O mg Tablet and Certolizumab can lead to or increase the risk of developing serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Renfor 18O mg Tablet and Certolizumab together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms of fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, body pain, shortness of breath, or burning during urination, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Renfor 18O mg Tablet and Medicinal charcoal may decrease the levels and effects of Renfor 18O mg Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Renfor 18O mg Tablet and charcoal, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Renfor 18O mg Tablet and Adalimumab can lead to or increase the risk or severity of developing serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Renfor 18O mg Tablet and Adalimumab together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms of fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, or burning urination, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Combine use of Etonogestrel with Renfor 18O mg Tablet may decrease the serum concentration of Etonogestrel.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Renfor 18O mg Tablet and Etonogestrel, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Renfor 18O mg Tablet and Clozapine can lead to or increase the risk or severity of developing serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Renfor 18O mg Tablet and Clozapine, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
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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.
- Performing yoga may also help improve joint flexibility and pain management.
- 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.
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Alcohol
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You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Renfor 18O mg Tablet . It could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Renfor 18O mg Tablet may cause birth defects and miscarriage if taken during pregnancy. Follow the contraception advice given by your doctor if you are a woman who could become pregnant. Also, undergo a pregnancy test before starting treatment with Renfor 18O mg Tablet .
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
It is not recommended to take Renfor 18O mg Tablet while you are breastfeeding. Renfor 18O mg Tablet passes into breast milk.
Driving
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Renfor 18O mg Tablet may cause dizziness, tiredness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
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Consult the doctor if you have liver diseases/conditions, as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.
Kidney
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Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment before taking Renfor 18O mg Tablet as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.
Children
Unsafe
Renfor 18O mg 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 doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Renfor 18O mg Tablet in heart patients.
Geriatrics
Caution
Renfor 18O mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients, as they may be at an increased risk of adverse reactions compared with younger individuals.
FAQs
Renfor 18O mg Tablet is used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ such as a kidney, heart‚ or liver.
Renfor 18O mg Tablet belongs to the group of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening the immune system by inhibiting the production of cells or antibodies that attack foreign cells. This effect helps in stopping the immune system from targeting and rejecting the transplanted organ.
Renfor 18O mg Tablet causes leukopenia (decreased number of white blood cells) and hence may make you more susceptible to infections. Consult your doctor if you develop any signs of infection, such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Renfor 18O mg Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Renfor 18O mg Tablet can suppress the immune system and can increase the risk of skin cancer. So, it would be best if you avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Also, wear protective clothing covering your head, neck, arms and legs, and use a sunscreen lotion with a high SPF (sun protection factor).
Renfor 18O mg Tablet can suppress the immune system. You should not donate blood while using Renfor 18O mg Tablet and for at least 60 days after stopping treatment, as it makes you more prone to infections. Besides, men should not donate sperm while using Renfor 18O mg Tablet for at least 90 days after stopping the treatment.
Some medicines might absorb mycophenolate sodium more slowly or faster if taken concomitantly, such as antacids containing aluminium or magnesium, colestipol, cholestyramine, or calcium-free phosphate binders. Before taking Renfor 18O mg Tablet , speak with your doctor about your ongoing medication list. Your doctor will decide whether they should be taken along with Renfor 18O mg Tablet .
The live vaccine may not work while on treatment with Renfor 18O mg Tablet . Do not have immunisations/vaccinations without talking to your doctor first. Also, avoid contact with people who have recently had immunisations/vaccinations.
Renfor 18O mg Tablet may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, cough, muscle pain, low blood pressure, fever and respiratory infections. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Renfor 18O mg Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it. Renfor 18O mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after eating or drinking) or as advised by the doctor.
Avoid prolonged or unnecessary exposure to sunlight (sunlamps, tanning beds) and light therapy and wear protective clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses. This will help lower your risk of developing skin cancer.
Your doctor has prescribed Renfor 18O mg Tablet to suppress the immunity and prevent the rejection of the transplanted kidney.
Renfor 18O mg Tablet may increase the risk of skin cancer as it reduces the body’s defences. Limit the amount of sunlight and UV light, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen with high SPF.
Renfor 18O mg Tablet is not a steroid or chemotherapy medicine. It is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant.
Renfor 18O mg Tablet may cause skin problems such as hair loss. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
The doctor may recommend regular blood tests to check for signs of infection and to monitor the blood count. Women of childbearing potential must provide a negative pregnancy test before the start of treatment.
As Renfor 18O mg Tablet reduces the body’s defences, you may be at a higher risk of developing infections. Therefore, your doctor has asked you to stay away from a person who has chickenpox or shingles.
Renfor 18O mg Tablet causes a high frequency of miscarriage and birth defects. Therefore, before the start of treatment, women of childbearing potential must provide a negative pregnancy test. Also, women who can become pregnant should use effective contraception during treatment and for 6 months after stopping Renfor 18O mg Tablet . Two forms of contraception are preferable as this will reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy. Contact the doctor about the effective methods of contraception.
As a precaution, the male or his female partner must use reliable contraception during treatment and for 90 days after stopping Renfor 18O mg Tablet .
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