Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule is used to prevent the body from rejecting a new organ after a liver, kidney, heart transplant, or bone marrow transplantation. It weakens the immune system so that your body does not attack the new organ. It is also used to treat nephrotic syndrome, severe rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis.
The amount of Arpimune ME 100mg Capsule you take depends on your weight, medical condition, and the treatment you are going to take. Your doctor will plan the right dose for you. Do not change the dose without talking to your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. It may be taken with or without food. It is better to take it the same way and at the same time each day to get the most 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, gingival hyperplasia, and tremors. Because it weakens your immune system, you may have more infections than usual. Tell your doctor right away if you get an infection. For this reason, you may be at a greater risk of developing certain cancers, especially skin cancers. You should limit your exposure to the sun.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, high blood pressure, gout (increases the level of uric acid in the blood), or epilepsy. Also, tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, as these may affect how the medicine works. During pregnancy, this medicine should be used only if it is clearly needed. However, it is not recommended while breastfeeding. You will need to undergo frequent medical tests while taking this medicine to check blood pressure, liver and kidney function, and mineral levels. Test results may lead to changes in your dose.