Cellcept - Mycophenolate Mofetil - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Cellcept.
• Cellcept
• my-coh-FEN-oh-late MOW-fet-ill

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication as directed usually twice daily on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.
• Swallow this medication whole.
• Do not crush, chew or open it.
• This medication is usually started within 72 hours after the transplant operation.
• Continue taking this medication for the full time as prescribed.
• Do not increase your dose or stop taking this without consulting your doctor.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Try to receive each dose as scheduled.
• If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
• If you miss more than one dose contact your health care professional to establish a new dosing schedule.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication suppresses the body's immune system.
• It is used in combination with other medications to prevent rejection of transplanted kidneys or other organs.

Warning

• Mycophenolate decreases the body's ability to protect against illness/infection and may increase the risk of developing lymph node tumors (lymphoma).
• Therefore, this medication must only be given under close medical supervision.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop signs of infection (such as persistent sore throat or fever), weight loss, night sweats, enlarged lymph nodes, or skin growths.

Cellcept Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light as directed.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription drugs you are taking, including.

Read Before Using Cellcept (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, tremors, sweating, flushing, insomnia, pain, rash, mood changes, or vision changes.
• If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you experience.

Cellcept Miscellaneous Notes

• Laboratory tests will be done routinely while taking this medication to monitor its effects and to prevent side effects.
• If the capsule should come apart, avoid inhaling the powder or direct contact with the skin or mucus membranes.
• If contact should occur wash thoroughly with soap and water; rinse eyes with plain water.