Arpimune ME
Arpimune ME Products are primarily used for
About Arpimune ME Products
Uses of Arpimune ME Products
Ciclosporin is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, bone marrow transplantation, nephrotic syndrome, uveitis and Atopic dermatitis.
Arpimune ME Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Arpimune ME are Headache, Nausea1a, Vomiting, Increased hair growth, High blood pressure, Renal dysfunction, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Tremor, Increased glucose level in blood, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Acne, Decreased white blood cell count, Increased levels of blood fat, Decreased appetite, Increased uric acid level in blood, Electrolyte imbalance, Convulsion, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Gastrointestinal disturbance, Gingival hyperplasia, Stomach ulcer, Abnormal liver function, Excessive hair growth on face, Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth), Muscle cramp, Muscle pain, Fever, Fatigue.
How Arpimune ME Products work
Ciclosporin is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing your body’s immune response.
Patient Concerns about Arpimune ME Products
Frequently asked questions about Arpimune ME Products
Frequently asked questions about Ciclosporin
Q. Is Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule a steroid?
No, Arpimune ME 100mg 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 Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule cause weight gain?
Yes, Arpimune ME 100mg 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 Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule cause hair growth?
Yes, the use of Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule may cause abnormal hair growth (hypertrichosis) as a common side effect of Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule, though it does not affect everyone.
Q. Does Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule cause fatigue?
Yes, Arpimune ME 100mg 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 Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule?
Yes, the doctor may suggest tests to check the levels of Arpimune ME 100mg 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 Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule cause cancer?
Arpimune ME 100mg 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 Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule?
Arpimune ME 100mg 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 Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule be taken?
Take Arpimune ME 100mg 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 Arpimune ME 100mg 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 Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule is taken concerning meals.
Q. How long do I need to take Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule?
Take Arpimune ME 100mg 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 Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule used for?
Arpimune ME 100mg 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).
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