Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule is used to prevent your body from rejecting a new organ after a liver, kidney, or heart transplant. It works by weakening your immune system so that your body does not attack the new organ. It can also be used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis and a skin condition called psoriasis. The amount of Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule 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. Keep 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, and shaking or 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. Before 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.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Increased hair growth
• High blood pressure
• Renal dysfunction
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Tremors

If you miss a dose of Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule, 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.

• Q. Q. Is Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule a steroid??
  Ans: No, Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It decreases the action of the body’s immune system.
• Q. Q. Can Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule cause weight gain??
  Ans: Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule may either cause an increase or decrease in weight. However, the changes in weight are uncommon side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects worry you.
• Q. Q. Does Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule cause hair growth??
  Ans: Yes, the use of Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule may cause abnormal hair growth (hypertrichosis) as a common side effect of Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule, though it does not affect everyone.
• Q. Q. Does Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule cause fatigue??
  Ans: Yes, Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule 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.
• Q. Q. Do I need to get any tests done while being treated with Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule??
  Ans: Yes, the doctor may suggest tests to check the levels of Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule 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.
• Q. Q. Can Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule cause cancer??
  Ans: Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule 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.
• Q. Q. What are the side effects of Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule??
  Ans: Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule may cause side effects such as headache, diarrhea, heartburn, increased hair growth on the face, arms, or back, growth of extra tissue on the gums, acne, flushing, and uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body. You may also experience burning or tingling sensation in the hands, arms, feet, or legs, muscle or joint pain, cramps, pain or pressure in the face, ear problems, breast enlargement in men, depression and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
• Q. Q. How should Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule be taken??
  Ans: Take Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule 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 Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule 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 Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule is taken concerning meals.
• Q. Q. How long do I need to take Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule??
  Ans: Take Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule 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 severe rash.
• Q. Q. What is Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule used for??
  Ans: Arpimune ME 50mg Capsule 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. These combination medicines also help 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).

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