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Conimune ME 50mg Tablet 5.0 tablets in 1 packet

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Conimune ME 50mg Tablet is a product of Concord Biotech Ltd

Composition: Ciclosporin (50mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Conimune ME 50mg Tablet

Description:

Conimune ME 50mg Tablet 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 Conimune ME 50mg Tablet 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. Retain 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.


Earlier 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.

Directions For Use:

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. Conimune ME 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Conimune ME

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Conimune ME 50mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Conimune ME 50mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Conimune ME 50mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Conimune ME 50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Conimune ME 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Conimune ME 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

FAQs:

What is Conimune ME 50mg Tablet used for?

Conimune ME 50mg Tablet 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. This medicine also helps 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).

How long do I need to take Conimune ME 50mg Tablet?

Take Conimune ME 50mg Tablet 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 a severe rash.

How should Conimune ME 50mg Tablet be taken?

Take Conimune ME 50mg Tablet 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 Conimune ME 50mg Tablet 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 Conimune ME 50mg Tablet is taken concerning meals.

Can Conimune ME 50mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Affirmative, Conimune ME 50mg Tablet 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.

Does Conimune ME 50mg Tablet cause hair growth?

Affirmative, the use of Conimune ME 50mg Tablet may cause abnormal hair growth (hypertrichosis) as a common side effect of Conimune ME 50mg Tablet, though it does not affect everyone.

Does Conimune ME 50mg Tablet cause fatigue?

Affirmative, Conimune ME 50mg Tablet 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.

Do I need to get any tests done while being treated with Conimune ME 50mg Tablet?

Affirmative, the doctor may suggest tests to check the levels of Conimune ME 50mg Tablet 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.

Can Conimune ME 50mg Tablet cause cancer?

Conimune ME 50mg Tablet 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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)



Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H


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