Mycophenolate Mofetil Accord
Mycophenolate Mofetil Accord is a medicine used to prevent the body from rejecting a kidney, heart, or liver transplant.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
250 mg
Active Ingredient
Mycophenolate mofetil
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Dosage varies by transplant type and age. For adult kidney transplant patients, it's typically 8 capsules (2 g) daily; for heart or liver transplant patients, it's 12 capsules (3 g) daily, divided into two doses. Children's dosage depends on body surface area.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with a glass of water. Do not divide, crush, or open the capsules. If the contents come into contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, rinse thoroughly with water.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 12 capsules (3 g), taken in two separate doses.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Reduced white blood cell count
- •Infections
- •Vomiting
- •Fever
- •Severe tiredness
- •Sleep problems
- •Pain (stomach, chest, joint, or muscle pain)
- •Headache
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Swelling
- •Acne
- •Cold sores
- •Shingles
- •Skin thickening
- •Hair loss
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Blood in urine
- •Swollen gums and mouth sores
- •Inflammation of the pancreas, intestines, or stomach
- •Digestive problems, including bleeding
- •Liver dysfunction
- •Constipation
- •Nausea
- •Indigestion
- •Loss of appetite
- •Flatulence
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness or numbness
- •Tremors
- •Muscle cramps
- •Seizures
- •Restlessness or depression
- •Thought disorders or mood changes
- •Blood pressure changes
- •Faster heartbeat
- •Widening of blood vessels
- •Pneumonia
- •Bronchitis
- •Shortness of breath
- •Cough
- •Fluid build-up in lungs or chest
- •Sinus problems
- •Weight loss
- •Gout
- •High blood sugar
- •Bleeding
- •Bruising
Important Warnings
- Mycophenolate can cause severe birth defects and miscarriage. Women must use effective contraception and take a pregnancy test before and during treatment.
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to mycophenolate mofetil, mycophenolic acid, or any other ingredient.
- Do not use this medicine if you are breastfeeding, as the medicine can pass into breast milk.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you develop signs of infection, such as fever or sore throat.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience unexpected bruising or bleeding.
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- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience a rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, or difficulty breathing, as these could be signs of a severe allergic reaction.
- This medicine weakens your immune system and increases the risk of skin cancer. Avoid sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing.
- This medicine should not be given to children under 2 years of age.
- Swallow capsules whole. Do not divide, crush, or open them. If the contents come into contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, rinse thoroughly with water.
- Talk to your doctor if you have or have had digestive problems, such as a stomach ulcer.