Generic name:mycophenolic acid [ MYE-koe-phe-NOLE-ik-AS-id ]
Drug class:Selective immunosuppressants
What is Myfortic?
Myfortic is an immunosuppressant that weakens your body's immune system. Your body may "reject" an organ transplant when the immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. An immunosuppressant helps to prevent this rejection.
Myfortic is used with other medicines to prevent organ rejection after a kidney transplant.
Myfortic is usually given with cyclosporine and a corticosteroid medicine.
Myfortic is for use in adults and children at least 5 years old.
Warnings
Myfortic 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 mycophenolic acid.
Myfortic is sometimes given to pregnant women. Although this medicine can affect pregnancy or fertility, it is sometimes given to women who are unable to use other needed transplant medications.
Using Myfortic 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.
Myfortic side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Myfortic: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of yo...
