Aretha 50 mg Tablet

Composition of Aretha 50 mg Tablet

Aretha 50 mg Tablet contains Azathioprine (50mg).

Uses of Aretha 50 mg Tablet

Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Aretha 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. In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients Aretha 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. Show More

How Aretha 50 mg Tablet works

Aretha Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of the body's defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ. It also blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with certain joint diseases.

How to take Aretha 50 mg 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. Aretha Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Aretha 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.

If you take too much

Taking more Aretha than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Aretha 50 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Aretha are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Aretha 50 mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Aretha. Some combinations can change how Aretha works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Aretha 50 mg Tablet

Store Aretha below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Aretha 50 mg Tablet

You may have to take additional medications along with Aretha Tablet for better relief of symptoms. Avoid contact with people who have a 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, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Chemical class:

Diarylthioethers