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Cellcept Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) is used to prevent your body from rejecting a kidney, liver, or heart transplant. This medication is usually given with cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral) and a steroid medication. It is an immunosuppressive agent. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include constipation, nausea, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, gas, tremor, or trouble sleeping.
The dose of CellCept depends on the type of transplant performed. CellCept may interact with cholestyramine, antibiotics, acyclovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, or other medicines that weaken the immune system. Tell your doctor all medications you use. CellCept is not recommended for use during pregnancy because of possible harm to the fetus. Women of childbearing age should have a negative pregnancy test within 1 week of starting this medication. Use two forms of birth control starting 4 weeks before beginning therapy, and continue for at least 6 weeks after the drug is stopped. Consult your doctor. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk, but it may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug and for 6 weeks after stopping it. Consult your doctor for details.
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Cellcept Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Renal, Cardiac, and Hepatic Transplant
CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in patients receiving allogeneic renal, cardiac or hepatic transplants. CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) should be used concomitantly with cyclosporine and corticosteroids.
CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) Intravenous is an alternative dosage form to CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) capsules, tablets and oral suspension. CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) Intravenous should be administered within 24 hours following transplantation. CellCept (mycoph...
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What is Cellcept Prescribing Information?
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Cellcept Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using mycophenolate mofetil and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, trouble breathing, fast heart rate;
- coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
- bloody, black, or tarry stools;
- painful or difficult urination;...
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Cellcept Consumer Information: Uses
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (e.g., kidney, liver, heart). It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. This medication works by lowering your body's immune system activity.
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking mycophenolate and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication as directed, usually twice daily on an...
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