Mycocyte 500mg Tablet

Mycocyte 500mg Tablet contains Mycophenolate mofetil which is an immunosuppressant primarily used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients.

Uses of Mycocyte 500mg Tablet:

• Organ Transplantation
• Autoimmune Diseases

How does Mycocyte 500mg Tablet work?

Mycophenolate mofetil is a prodrug that is converted to mycophenolic acid (MPA) in the body. MPA is an inhibitor of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) which is required for T- and B-lymphocyte proliferation. It inhibits these cells and thereby diminishes the immune response that can attack transplanted organs.

How to Use & Dosage

The amount of medication required varies depending on the type of organ transplant and the patient’s condition.

Read the Medication Guide that comes with mycophenolate each time you get a refill from your chemist or health care provider. If you have any questions, please ask your doctor or chemist.

Take this medication by mouth, usually two times a day on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals) or as directed by your physician.

Swallow the medication whole. Do not chew or crush. Do not open the capsules if you are taking them before swallowing.

Your dose will depend on your medical condition and how you respond to treatment. Furthermore, body size affects the dose for children.

Take this medicine daily for best results. Take daily at same times to help with memory.

Possible Side Effects:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Leukopenia (low white blood cell count)
• Anemia
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fatigue

Safety Advise:

🫘 Kidney

Patients with a history of renal impairment should use Mycocyte with caution as it can lead to other kidney problems. Please speak to your healthcare provider.

🟤 Liver

Mycocyte should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver disease as it may cause other liver related problems. Please talk to your healthcare provider.

🤰 Pregnancy

Pregnant women should not take Mycocyte 500mg Tablets because it may harm the fetus. Please check with your health care provider.

🤱 Breastfeeding

It is not known if the 500 mg Mycocyte tablet passes into your breast milk or if it will affect your breast milk. If you take this medicine, talk with your doctor about the best way to feed your child.

🍷 Alcohol

It is recommended to avoid alcohol while taking Mycocyte 500 Tablet to prevent adverse effects. Talk to your health care professional.

🚗 Driving

Do not drive or do anything that requires alertness while taking Mycocyte 500 Tablet as it may cause drowsiness and fainting. Consult your physician.

Storage Instructions:

Recommended storage temperature is 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Keep in a tightly closed container, protected from moisture and light.

References

Physicians’ Desk Reference/Genentech USA, Inc. CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil): Highlights of Prescribing Information. U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Halloran PF. Immunosuppressive Drugs for Kidney Transplantation. New England Journal of Medicine. 2004;351(26):2715-2729.

Brunton LL, Knollmann BC, eds. Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 14th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

Tripathi KD. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. 8th ed. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers.

European Mycophenolate Mofetil Cooperative Study Group. Placebo-Controlled Study of Mycophenolate Mofetil Combined with Cyclosporin and Corticosteroids for Prevention of Acute Rejection. The Lancet. 1995;345(8961):1321-1325.

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