mycophenolate, CellCept, 250mg 500mg ; (장기이식) 거부반응 제어제
brand name; CellCept, 장기이식 한 환자들이 먹는 약,
주의; BBW Black Box Warning drug,
그 좋은 면역을 억제하면,,, 얼마나 위험한가?
장기이식 한 환자들이 먹는 약,
antirejection ; (장기 이식) 거부반응 제어제(制御劑).
immunosuppressive agents ; 면역억제제(免疫抑制劑)
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ.
CellCept® (mycophenolate mofetil) is a prescription medicine to prevent rejection (antirejection medicine) in people who have received a kidney, heart or liver transplant.
Rejection is when the body's immune system perceives the new organ as a “foreign” threat and attacks it.
CellCept have a black box warning,
CellCept has boxed warnings for pregnancy, serious infections, and cancers.
a boxed warning is the most serious warning from the FDA.
See the “CellCept and pregnancy” section below to learn about the risks of taking this drug during pregnancy.
Taking CellCept can increase your risk for serious infections.
What does mycophenolate do to your body?
mycophenolate belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents.
It is used with other medicines (eg, cyclosporine, steroid medicine) to lower the body's natural immunity in patients who receive organ transplants (eg, kidney, heart, or liver).
Jun 1, 2023,
What to avoid while taking mycophenolate?
mycophenolate Mofetil Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions ...
Certain products may make it harder for your body to absorb mycophenolate if they are taken at the same time. Do not take this medication at the same time as antacids containing aluminum and/or magnesium, cholestyramine, colestipol, or calcium-free phosphate binders
(such as aluminum products, lanthanum, sevelamer).
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mycophenolate is a medication that decreases your immune system’s response to a transplanted organ to prevent rejection. This medication comes in a tablet form that you can take by mouth with a glass of water as directed. The brand name of mycophenolate is CellCept®.
What is this medication?
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): CellCept,
What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- anemia or other blood disorder
- cancer,
- diarrhea,
- immune system problems,
- infection (especially a viral infection such as chickenpox, cold sores, or herpes)
- kidney disease,
- recently received or scheduled to receive a vaccination
- stomach problems,
- an unusual or allergic reaction to mycophenolate mofetil, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives,
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding,
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
- live vaccines
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
- acyclovir or valacyclovir,
- azathioprine,
- birth control pills,
- certain antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, norfloxacin, trimethoprim; sulfamethoxazole, penicillin, and amoxicillin; clavulanic acid,
- certain medicines for stomach problems like lansoprazole, omeprazole, or pantoprazole,
- cyclosporine,
- ganciclovir or valganciclovir,
- isavuconazonium,
- medicines for cholesterol like cholestyramine and colestipol
- metronidazole,
- other mycophenolate medicines,
- probenecid,
- rifampin,
- sevelamer,
- stomach acid blockers like magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide,
- telmisartan,
What should I watch for while using this medication?
You will need frequent blood checks during the first few months you are receiving the medicine.
Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.
This medicine can cause birth defects. Do not get pregnant while taking this drug. Females will need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this medicine. If sexually active, use 2 reliable forms of birth control together for 4 weeks before starting this medicine, while you are taking this medicine, and for 6 weeks after you stop taking this medicine. Birth control pills alone may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. If you think that you might be pregnant talk to your doctor right away.
Males who get this medicine must use a condom during sex with females who can get pregnant. If you get a woman pregnant, the baby could have birth defects. The baby could die before they are born. You will need to continue wearing a condom for 90 days after stopping the medicine. Tell your health care provider right away if your partner becomes pregnant while you are taking this medicine. Do not donate sperm while taking this medicine or for 90 days after stopping it.
If you get a cold or other infection while receiving this medicine, call your doctor or health care professional. Do not treat yourself. The medicine may decrease your body's ability to fight infections.
Do not give blood while taking this medicine or for 6 weeks after stopping it.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand up or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
Side Effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
bloody, dark, or tarry stools,
- changes in vision,
- dizziness,
- fever, chills or any other sign of infection,
- unusual bleeding or bruising,
- unusually weak or tired,
Side Effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- constipation,
- diarrhea,
- trouble sleeping,
- loss of appetite,
- nausea, vomiting,
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F).
Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
