DESCRIPTION

Tecum 0.03% Ointment is used to treat eczema (atopic dermatitis). It works by suppressing the activity of certain immune cells that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) of the skin. This relieves itching and improves rashes in atopic dermatitis. Tecum 0.03% Ointment is used for external use. It should be used 2-4 times a day on the affected area or use it as suggested by the doctor. It should be applied slowly and evenly to the skin until it is rubbed in. You should not use it too often and you should not cover the treated area with a bandage or plaster. You must inform your doctor if thereÕs no improvement even after two weeks of treatment or if the skin gets worse. It is a safe medicine with few side effects, but you may get an application site reaction like burning, irritation, itching, and redness. This medicine is not normally recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless it is clearly needed.

INTRODUCTION

In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients Tecum 0.03% Ointment belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressants. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine weakens your immune response (which usually fights infection) and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. It is used in combination with other medicines to make it much more likely that your transplant operation will be successful. You should continue taking the medicine and should not stop it until your doctor says so.

USE OF

Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients

BENEFITS

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Macrolide Lactams|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class::Immunosuppressant- Calcineurin inhibitors

HOW TO USE

Tecum 0.03% Ointment is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing the activity of certain immune cells that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) of the skin. This relieves itching and improves rashes in atopic dermatitis.

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : – No interaction found/established – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Tecum 0.03% Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Tecum 0.03% Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. – Driving : – No interaction found/established – Kidney : – No interaction found/established – Liver : – No interaction found/established

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Tecum 0.03% Ointment, 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.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Diarrhea | Increased glucose level in blood | Increased thirst | Kidney damage | Liver damage | Nausea | Stomach pain

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

LIVER INTERACTION

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FAQ

Q. What is Tecum 0.03% Ointment used for?::: Tecum 0.03% Ointment is a medicine that modulates the immune system. It works on the immune system and mostly decreases its activity. It is used to treat moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis) in adults who do not respond to steroids or develop side effects on using them. In atopic dermatitis, the skinÕs immune system undergoes an overreaction and causes skin inflammation leading to itchiness, redness and dryness. Tecum 0.03% Ointment acts on the abnormal immune response and alters it, thereby relieving the skin inflammation and itchiness.| Q. What are the side effects of Tecum 0.03% Ointment?::: Tecum 0.03% Ointment, when applied to the skin, may cause skin irritation, burning sensation and itching at the site of application. These are usually mild to moderate in severity and normally resolve within one week of starting the treatment. Redness is also a common manifestation along with sensation of warmth, pain, altered sensation and rash at the site of application. Using it increases the patientsÕ increased risk of getting inflamed or infected hair follicles, cold sores, acne and generalized herpes simplex infections.| Q. Is Tecum 0.03% Ointment ointment safe?::: As compared to other immune-suppressing medicines, Tecum 0.03% Ointment has been found to be a safe and effective short-term treatment for atopic dermatitis. When applied on the affected part of the skin, its absorption to the blood and body is minimal. Hence, the side effects are less as compared to when taken through oral route.| Q. Does Tecum 0.03% Ointment has abuse potential?::: No, Tecum 0.03% Ointment does not have abuse potential and thus, is not a controlled substance. Controlled substances have potential for abuse so they need permission by authorities and doctor for use.| Q. Does Tecum 0.03% Ointment cause cancer?::: Long-term use of Tecum 0.03% Ointment has been found to have increased risk of lymph node tumors called lymphoma. Some studies have found that few patients who used Tecum 0.03% Ointment ointment or another similar medication developed skin cancer or lymphoma. Consult your doctor if you have to use Tecum 0.03% Ointment ointment for more than 6 weeks or if your eczema symptoms have not improved or are getting worse with time during your treatment. | Q. Is Tecum 0.03% Ointment a steroid?::: No, Tecum 0.03% Ointment is not a steroid. It is a medicine which modulates the working of the immune system. It is used in the treatment of eczema, most commonly in atopic dermatitis. An advantage of Tecum 0.03% Ointment is that it does not cause skin thinning (atrophy) or other steroid-related side effects.

DISCLAIMER

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