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Limus is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Kidney transplant.
The right dosage of Limus depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Limus are Viral Infection, Anemia, Urinary tract infection. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Limus can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Limus normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Limus's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Limus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Limus related warnings section.
Limus is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Infections, Lymphoma are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Limus have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Limus with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Limus is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Limus is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Limus safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Limus for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Limus safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Limus in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Limus on the Kidneys?
Limus may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Limus on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Limus. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Limus on the Heart?
Limus may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
Limus 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 Limus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Limus habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Limus is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Limus since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Limus should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Limus in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Limus
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Limus and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Limus
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Limus and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Rapamune (sirolimus)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 882
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1140-1143