Tarmus
Composition for Tarmus Products
Tarmus Products are primarily used for
Atopic dermatitis, Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients, Rheumatoid arthritisProducts for Tarmus
Tarmus Ointment
tube of 10 gm Ointment
MRP₹234.38
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About Tarmus Products
Uses of Tarmus Products
Tacrolimus is used for Atopic dermatitis, prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients, rheumatoid arthritis, nephrotic syndrome, psoriasis, bone marrow transplantation and uveitis.
Tarmus Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tarmus are Increased glucose level in blood, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Increased potassium level in blood, High blood pressure, Renal toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Gastrointestinal disorder, Diabetes, Infection, Decreased appetite, Electrolyte imbalance, Fluid overload, Blood cell abnormalities.
How Tarmus Products work
Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant. In organ transplant patients, it works by suppressing your body’s immune response helping your body to accept the new organ as if it were your own. In allergic eye disease, it works by decreasing the production of chemicals (eg. histamine) that cause allergic eye symptoms such as inflammation (redness and swelling).
In Depth Information for Tarmus Products
- Tarmus is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients.
- It may take 3 to 4 months for the medication to work. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the levels of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness.
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day to help with your kidney function.
- Do not stop taking Tarmus without talking to your doctor first.
Patient Concerns about Tarmus Products
Frequently asked questions about Tarmus Products
Q. What is Tarmus Ointment used for?
Tarmus Ointment is used to treat moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis) in adults who do not respond to steroids or develop side effects when using them. In atopic dermatitis, the skin’s immune system undergoes an overreaction, causing skin inflammation, leading to itchiness, redness, and dryness. Tarmus Ointment acts on the abnormal immune response and alters it, thereby relieving the skin inflammation and itchiness.
Q. Is Tarmus Ointment safe?
Compared to other immunosuppressing medicines, Tarmus Ointment is a safe and effective short-term treatment for atopic dermatitis. When applied to the affected part of the skin, its absorption into the blood and body is minimal. Hence, the side effects are less compared to when taken through the oral route.
Q. Does Tarmus Ointment cause cancer?
Long-term use of Tarmus Ointment has been found to have an increased risk of lymph node tumors called lymphoma. Some studies have found that a few patients who used Tarmus Ointment ointment or another similar medication developed skin cancer or lymphoma. Consult your doctor if you have to use Tarmus Ointment ointment for more than 6 weeks or if your eczema symptoms have not improved or are getting worse with time during your treatment.
Q. Is Tarmus Ointment a steroid?
No, Tarmus Ointment is not a steroid. It is a medicine that modulates the working of the immune system. It is used in the treatment of eczema, most commonly in atopic dermatitis. An advantage of Tarmus Ointment is that it does not cause skin thinning (atrophy) or other steroid-related side effects.