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Lazorin 50mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Lazorin 50mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called immunosuppressants. It is used with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting an organ (such as a kidney, heart, or liver) after a transplant. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

It is an immunosuppresant.

Benefits of Lazorin Tablet

In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients

Lazorin 50mg Tablet is an immunosuppressive agent that lowers your immune response and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine may be used in combination with other medicines to suppress the immune system and help your body accept the new organ.

In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Lazorin 50mg Tablet works by blocking the action of some chemicals which cause inflammation. It can help reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slow down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking it even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms.

Side effects of Lazorin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lazorin

  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Increased bleeding tendency
  • Nausea
  • Infection
  • Loss of appetite

How to use Lazorin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lazorin 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lazorin 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lazorin 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lazorin 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Lazorin 50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lazorin 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lazorin 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lazorin 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with serious kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Lazorin 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lazorin 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lazorin 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take Lazorin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lazorin 50mg Tablet, 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.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Lazorin 50mg Tablet to stop the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver).
  • Lazorin 50mg Tablet also relieves joint pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
  • You may have to take additional medications along with Lazorin 50mg Tablet for better relief of symptoms.
  • Avoid contact with people who have cold, flu or other contagious illness. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Nucleoside Analog, and Purines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
abcde
Action Class
Immunosuppressant- Purine analogs

Patient concerns

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ILD affected by Juvinle rheumatoid arthritis? After Lung transplant again may affected ILD because of arthritis?
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
Yes ild can occur due to arthritis . Lung transplant is last procedure for uncontrollable disease. Medicines may control stmptoms
Sir/Ma'am, I feel pain in the heel of both the legs especially when I get up from the bed in the morning. After walking couple of steps, it goes away. there is no bone problem reported in the Xray report. Please guide me what could be the reason?
Dr. Mehtab Baig
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
This is the test for rheumatoid arthritis
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FAQs

Q. What is Lazorin 50mg Tablet prescribed for? How does it work?

Lazorin 50mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant which means that it acts by suppressing the immune defense system of the body. Your immune defense system helps to protect you against infections. However, sometimes your immune defense system can become overactive and can cause illness. Lazorin 50mg Tablet is used in combination with other medicines to treat the conditions caused due to this abnormal activity of the immune system. It is used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs, like the kidney, heart or liver. It is also used to treat chronic active hepatitis, severe rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and acquired hemolytic anemia. It is also used to treat severe cases of specified skin diseases (pemphigus vulgaris, dermatomyositis, polyarteritis nodosa, pyoderma gangrenosa), especially when corticosteroids cannot be used.

Q. How long does Lazorin 50mg Tablet take to start working?

It may take about 3 to 12 weeks before you see any benefits. Continue the medication even if you do not notice any benefits. Talk to your doctor if you face any issues.

Q. What happens if I forget to take Lazorin 50mg Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lazorin 50mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose. inform your doctor if the dose is frequently missed.

Q. How long do I need to take Lazorin 50mg Tablet?

The duration varies from person to person as it is prescribed depending upon the patient’s medical condition.

Q. Is breastfeeding safe during Lazorin 50mg Tablet treatment?

No, breastfeeding should be avoided, while on Lazorin 50mg Tablet, since it may harm the baby and cause serious side effects.

Q. I have just started taking Lazorin 50mg Tablet. What are the long-term side effects? Is there anything I should be looking out for?

Being an immunosuppressant, Lazorin 50mg Tablet can increase the chances of severe infections, decrease in blood cell counts, and malignancy. You should inform your doctor immediately if you notice any infection or fever, unexpected bruising or bleeding, black tarry stools or blood in the urine or stools. Let your doctor know if you notice any new skin sore or lump, new marks on skin or any change in the marks which were previously present.

Q. Do I need any special tests while I am on Lazorin 50mg Tablet?

Lazorin 50mg Tablet reduces the production of blood cells making you more vulnerable to infections and can sometimes affect the liver. These side effects can be monitored by regular blood tests. Therefore, during the first 8 weeks of the treatment your doctor may recommend weekly blood tests to monitor complete blood counts, including platelet counts. The frequency can later be reduced to monthly or at least once in 3 months time.

Q. Can Lazorin 50mg Tablet cause cancer?

Lazorin 50mg Tablet may increase the chance of developing certain cancers like skin cancer, cancer of the lymph system (lymphoma), cancer of soft tissues (sarcomas), and cervical cancer. To prevent the risk of skin cancer, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your skin or any lumps or masses anywhere on your body.

Q. Can cyclosporine and Lazorin 50mg Tablet be taken together?

Yes, you can take cyclosporine and Lazorin 50mg Tablet together as they do not interfere with each other’s working. However, you must take the two medicines strictly as per your doctor’s advice.

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Name: Lapo Pharma
Address: B-213, Ph-I, Eldico Sidcul industrial Park Ltd., U.S. Nagar (Uttarakhand)
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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