Product introduction
Rocas 1mg Tablet is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients. It regulates the body’s immune response, so the body can accept the new organ.
Rocas 1mg Tablet must be taken in a dose and duration as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food but make sure to take it at about the same time every day. An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body.
Common side effects of this medicine include edema, increased blood lipid level, high blood pressure, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, fever, urinary tract infection, anemia, nausea, joint pain, and thrombocytopenia. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, consult the doctor immediately. Inform the doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions such as rash, shortness of breath, coughing, swelling, etc.
Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment. During the treatment, your doctor may advise you for some laboratory tests to know the effects of the medicine in the body. If you notice signs of infection, any changes in the appearance or size of a mole, unusual growths or lumps, or unusual tiredness or weakness during the treatment, you must consult the doctor immediately.
Uses of Rocas Tablet
- Prevention of kidney transplant rejection
Side effects of Rocas Tablet
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
Common side effects of Rocas
- Nausea
- Increased blood lipid level
- Low blood platelets
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Urinary tract infection
- Diarrhea
- High blood pressure
- Joint pain
- Edema (swelling)
How to use Rocas Tablet
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. Rocas 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Rocas Tablet works
Rocas 1mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing your body’s immune response following transplant of an organ (eg. liver, kidney, heart). This helps your body to accept the new organ as if it were your own.
Safety advice
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rocas 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rocas 1mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rocas 1mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Rocas 1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Rocas 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Rocas 1mg Tablet is recommended.
Rocas 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rocas 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Rocas Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Rocas 1mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Rocas 1mg Tablet is used to prevent organ rejection following a kidney transplant operation.
- Avoid grapefruit juice while you are on treatment with this medicine. This is because a chemical in grapefruit juice increases the amount of Rocas 1mg Tablet in your bloodstream. This makes side-effects more likely.
- There is a possibility of a slight increase in the risk of skin cancer with Rocas 1mg Tablet. Do not use sunbeds, and avoid strong sunlight or use a sun cream with a high sun protection factor (SPF of at least 15).
- If you have diabetes mellitus, this medicine may affect your blood sugar levels. Monitor your sugar level regularly and report any extreme changes to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Macrolide Lactams
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Immunosuppressant- mTOR inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Rocas with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
Heavy Skin Problem With Kidney Transplant Patient
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
need a clinical examination of the problem. post clear and focused PICTURES of the problem else visit a dermatologist nearby
Kidney transplant done on 27 the October 2016. Kindly advice about diet after transplant.
Shikha Mishra
Dietetics/Nutrition
Kidney diet should be planned under doctor's guidance so consult where u are going for treatment
Difficulty in excretory, and rejection of stool.
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
take triphala churan 1 spoon at night wioth abhyarishtam 20 ml mixed with water
Severe painful heartburn after SS crises post kidney transplant
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
You need to consult your Surgeon
I am a Kidney transplant patient, can u suggest me diet chart?
Dr. Rekha Pohani
Dietetics/Nutrition
Mam it will be totally customize as I will require your details
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Address: 255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India
Country of origin: India
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