ORKUT 6MG
ORKUT 6 Tablet is used to treat Duchene muscular dystrophy in adults and children above 2 years of age. Autoimmune disease is a health disorder in which the immune system doesn’t work normally & is unable to distinguish between a foreign cell & a native cell. This condition results in an immune system that starts to attack native cells & organs, leading to medical problems like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
ORKUT 6 Tablet is an immunosuppressive drug that works by binding to immune system cells and turns off the receptors that lead to their abnormal functioning or damaging effects. ORKUT 6 Tablet binds to immune cells, resulting in the inhibition of inflammation & autoimmune diseases that occur due to the production of chemicals called cytokines responsible for inflammation. Thus, a ORKUT 6 Tablet class of drugs is beneficial in autoimmune diseases and inflammation that causes harm in various organs, especially in joints in arthritis & skin psoriasis. ORKUT 6 Tablet makes organ transplantation possible & treats muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Medicinal Benefits
Most of the side effects of ORKUT 6 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, excessive abdominal fat, runny or stuffy nose, skin redness, irritability, abdominal discomfort or pain, irregular behaviour, fever, back pain, acne, nausea, restlessness, nosebleeds and stretch marks.
Swallow this tablet whole with a glass of water at the start of a meal or slightly before. Space the doses evenly during the course. Do not chew or crush it. If you cannot swallow the tablet as a whole, you may break the pill into half and take both halves one at a time.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Patients with a history of tuberculosis (TB), heart disease or heart failure stomach disorders (gastritis, peptic ulcer), diabetes (including family history), osteoporosis (bone disease), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), depression, mental distress, history of muscular problems caused by corticosteroids, kidney & liver dysfunction (including hepatic insufficiency and cirrhosis), should consult a doctor before using ORKUT 6 Tablet . This medicine is not recommended for children less than 5 years of age, lactating mothers and pregnant women. Avoid going near people who are sick or infected while using ORKUT 6 Tablet . Before taking ORKUT 6 Tablet for at least, 4-6 weeks do not take any live vaccine as it may cause severe allergic reactions.
Therapeutic Class
ANTI- INFLAMMATORY AGENTS
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug interaction: ORKUT 6 Tablet interact with anti-tuberculosis (anti TB) drugs like rifampicin, rifabutin, pain-relieving drugs like carbamazepine, Anti-seizure drugs like phenobarbitone, phenytoin & pyrimidine & antifungal like ketoconazole.
Drug-Food interaction: Not advised to be taken with grapefruit or its juice.
Drug-Disease interaction: Care should be exercised when ORKUT 6 Tablet is administered in patients with diabetes, cataracts, Thyroidism, blood pressure, kidney diseases, glaucoma & herpes.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List
- RIFAMPICIN
- RIFABUTIN
- CARBAMAZEPINE
- PHENOBARBITONE
- PHENYTOIN
- PRIMIDONE
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
A patient needs to take extra care of hygiene & stay away from places/people believed to be a cause of infection as this drug affects a patient’s immune system & thus proper care is to be taken.
Habit Forming
No
What if I have taken an overdose of ORKUT 6 6 Tablet
Do not take more than the prescribed dose of ORKUT 6Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
Special Advise
- While taking ORKUT 6 Tablet and for at least 4-6 weeks before you start taking it. If you are taking ORKUT 6Tablet , so do not receive a ‘live’ vaccine or you could develop a serious infection.
- Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication as grapefruit has interaction with ORKUT 6 Tablet .
- Regular eye check-ups, bone mineral test and liver function test is suggested while using ORKUT 6 Tablet .
- Disease/Condition Glossary
- Autoimmune disease: This is a group of disorders in which the immune system doesn’t work properly due to various genetic & environmental reasons that start attacking normal cells, producing various chemicals resulting in unwanted and hazardous effects in patients. The overactive immune system leads to various symptoms that affect day-to-day life and promote diseases like arthritis and muscular weakness. The immune system can also damage the organ which has been transplanted to the patient from another person due to having different blood groups/antigens of the donor patient’s organ. The immune system considers it a foreign, harmful body, leading to complications after transplanting an organ like a kidney, liver, or heart.
