Grafnos 0.5mg Capsule 
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Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Grafnos 0.5mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Grafnos 0.5mg Capsule is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Grafnos 0.5mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
CAUTION
Grafnos 0.5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Grafnos 0.5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Grafnos 0.5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Grafnos 0.5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Grafnos Capsule
Grafnos 0.5mg Capsule is used for organ transplantation.
How to use Grafnos Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Grafnos 0.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Grafnos 0.5mg Capsule with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How Grafnos Capsule works
Grafnos 0.5mg Capsule is an immunosuppressant that works by decreasing the activity of body's immune system.
Common Headache, Nausea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Diarrhoea, Renal dysfunction, Increased glucose level in blood, Tremor.
Expert advice for Grafnos Capsule
Grafnos, like all immunosuppressants, increases the risk of infection and certain cancers. Avoid being close to people with cold, flu or other contagious illness. Do not take a "live vaccine" while you are on Grafnos. The live vaccine may not work well and may not fully protect you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Your doctor may ask to get Grafnos blood concentration level, to avoid side effect due to high concentrations. Your doctor may ask to get kidney function test done regularly to avoid kidney damage. Grafnos provide better survival and lower acute rejection rate. Grafnos offers many advantages over cyclosporin. Less frequent acute and chronic rejection, better absorption leading to earlier discharge from the hospital, fewer side effects and earlier weaning of most patients off corticosteroids doesn't cause hirsutism or gum overgrowth.
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