Generic name: mycophenolate mofetil (oral/injection) [ MYE-koe-FEN-oh-late-MOE-fe-til ]
Brand name: CellCept
Dosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (500 mg); oral capsule (250 mg); oral powder for reconstitution (200 mg/mL); oral tablet (500 mg)
Drug class:Selective immunosuppressants
What is mycophenolate mofetil?
Mycophenolate mofetil is used with other medicines to prevent organ transplant rejection.
Mycophenolate mofetil is for use with a liver or heart transplant in adults. mycophenolate mofetil is for use with a kidney transplant in adults and children at least 3 months old.
Mycophenolate mofetil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
This medicine can cause a miscarriage or birth defects when used during pregnancy. Both men and women should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy during and shortly after treatment with mycophenolate mofetil.
Using mycophenolate mofetil may increase your risk of cancer, serious infections, or kidney transplant failure.
Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as: fever, swollen glands, weight loss, vomiting or diarrhea, painful urination, a new skin lesion, any change in your mental state, weakness on one side of your body, or pain near your transplanted kidney.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use mycophenolate mofetil if you are allergic to mycophenolate mofetil,
