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Crolimus is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Crolimus depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Crolimus is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Crolimus safe for pregnant women?
Crolimus can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Crolimus , then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Crolimus safe during breastfeeding?
Crolimus can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Crolimus on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Crolimus . If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Crolimus on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Crolimus . If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Crolimus on the Heart?
Effects of Crolimus on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.
Crolimus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Crolimus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Crolimus habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Crolimus .
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Crolimus as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Crolimus should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Crolimus cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Crolimus
There is no information on the effects of taking Crolimus with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Crolimus
Consumption of alcohol and Crolimus together may have severe effects on your health.
Crolimus injection is given by your doctor or nurse. Do not take it by own. Crolimus tablets or capsules are taken with or without food or as advised/prescribed by your doctor. The topical dosage form of Crolimus is applied 2 times a day and should be applied at the same time everyday, Do not apply more or less than the prescribed by the doctor.
No, you cannot take the Crolimus with clarithromycin, as it may change the effect of the Crolimus and cause some serious side effects, always consult your doctor before taking this drug combination.
Yes, Crolimus may cause a headache. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
Yes, Crolimus may cause swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. It is one of the serious side effects of this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Crolimus may cause hair loss. The patients who are taking this drug are at risk of alopecia (hair loss). If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor immediately.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prograf® (tacrolimus)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 881
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1165-1167
