Myfortic
Myfortic is a medicine that helps prevent your body from rejecting a transplanted kidney.
Form
enterotabletti
Strength
180 mg
Active Ingredient
Mycophenolate sodium
Manufacturer
Novartis Finland Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The usual daily dose is 1440 mg, taken in two separate doses. For example, 4 tablets of 180 mg or 2 tablets of 360 mg in the morning and in the evening.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, split, or take broken tablets.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 1440 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low white blood cell count
- •Low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia)
- •Low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia)
- •High uric acid levels in blood (hyperuricemia)
- •High blood pressure (hypertension)
- •Anxiety
- •Diarrhea
- •Joint pain (arthralgia)
- •Anemia (low red blood cell count, leading to tiredness, shortness of breath, paleness)
- •Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count, leading to unexpected bleeding and bruising)
- •High blood potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
- •Low blood magnesium levels (hypomagnesemia)
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Cough
- •Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- •Shortness of breath (dyspnoea)
- •Abdominal pain, digestive problems (abdominal bloating, constipation, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, loose stools)
- •Fatigue, fever
- •Abnormal liver or kidney function test results
- •Respiratory tract infections
- •Acne
- •Weakness (asthenia)
- •Muscle pain (myalgia)
- •Swelling in hands, ankles, or feet (peripheral edema)
- •Itching
RARE
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat (tachycardia, ventricular extrasystoles)
- •Fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema)
- •Tumor resembling a sac containing fluid (lymphocele)
- •Tremors, sleep disturbances
- •Red and swollen eyes (conjunctivitis), blurred vision
- •Wheezing
- •Gastrointestinal symptoms (belching, bad breath, bowel obstruction, mouth ulcers, heartburn, tongue discoloration, dry mouth, gum inflammation, pancreatitis, salivary gland blockage, peritonitis)
- •Inflammation in bones, blood, and skin
- •Urinary problems (blood in urine, kidney damage, burning sensation during urination, difficulty urinating)
- •Hair loss, skin bruising
- •Joint pain (arthritis), back pain, muscle cramps
- •Loss of appetite, elevated blood fat, sugar, and cholesterol levels
- •Flu-like symptoms (fatigue, chills, sore throat, joint or muscle pain, swollen ankles and feet, pain, stiffness, thirst, weakness)
- •Strange dreams, delusions
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Respiratory symptoms (cough, breathing difficulties, painful breathing)
Important Warnings
- Myfortic can cause birth defects and miscarriage. Women must use effective birth control and have a negative pregnancy test before starting treatment.
- Do not take Myfortic if you are allergic to mycophenolic acid or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Myfortic increases your risk of skin cancer. Protect your skin from the sun and avoid UV light by wearing protective clothing and using high-factor sunscreen.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have signs of infection (like fever or sore throat), unusual bruising or bleeding, a long-lasting cough, or trouble breathing.
- Do not switch between Myfortic and other medicines that sound similar, like mycophenolate mofetil, without your doctor's instruction.
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- Do not use Myfortic if you are breastfeeding, as small amounts of the medicine may pass into breast milk.