Mycophenolate Benefits & Uses

Mycophenolate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Kidney transplant

Mycophenolate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Mycophenolate Related Warnings

Is the use of Mycophenolate safe for pregnant women?

Mycophenolate can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Mycophenolate, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Mycophenolate safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Mycophenolate on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Mycophenolate will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Mycophenolate on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Mycophenolate. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Mycophenolate on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Mycophenolate. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Mycophenolate only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Mycophenolate on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Mycophenolate on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Mycophenolate with Other Drugs

Mycophenolate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Norethindrone

Cholestyramine

Colestipol

Colestipol Tablet

Moderate

Mycophenolate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mycophenolate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Peptic Ulcer
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Mycophenolate

Is this Mycophenolate habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Mycophenolate has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Mycophenolate does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Mycophenolate is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Mycophenolate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Mycophenolate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mycophenolate

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Mycophenolate with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Mycophenolate

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Mycophenolate with alcohol.

Unknown