Pronunciation: MYE-koe-FEN-oh-late MOE-fe-til
Generic Name: Mycophenolate Mofetil
Brand Name: CellCept
Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution weakens your immune system, which may decrease your ability to fight illness or infection. It may also increase the risk of certain types of cancer (eg, lymphoma). Use Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution only under close medical supervision.
Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution may cause birth defects or fetal death if taken during pregnancy. Women who may become pregnant must use an effective form of birth control while they are taking Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution.
Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution is used for:
Preventing organ rejection following kidney, liver, or heart transplants. Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution is used in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution is an immunosuppressant. It works by decreasing the activity of certain cells that make up part of the immune system to help reduce the risk of organ transplant rejection.
Do NOT use Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution, including polysorbate 80, or to mycophenolic acid
- you are taking azathioprine, cholestyramine, colestipol, or another medicine that contains mycophenolate or mycophenolic acid
- you are taking norfloxacin and metronidazole together
- you have a rare hereditary deficiency of hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyl-transferase (HGPRT), such as Lesch-Nyhan syndrome or Kelley-Seegmiller syndrome
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution:
Some medical conditions may interact with Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have immune system problems or have been taking another medicine that may suppress your immune system
- if you have stomach or intestinal problems (eg, ulcers), or kidney problems
- if you have a personal history or family history of skin cancer, blood cancer (eg, lymphoma), or other blood problems
- if you are scheduled for a vaccination
- if you will be in close contact with a person who has shingles, another type of herpes infection, or cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Acyclovir, azathioprine, ganciclovir, mycophenolic acid, or probenecid because they may increase the risk of Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution's side effects
- Cholestyramine, colestipol, cyclosporine, norfloxacin along with metronidazole, or rifampin because they may decrease Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution's effectiveness
- Live vaccines or oral contraceptives because their effectiveness may be decreased by Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution:
Use Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution refilled.
- Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
- Do not use Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
- Do not inhale or touch the medicine. If the medicine touches your skin or eyes, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or rinse eyes with water.
- Your doctor may change your prescription to a medicine you take by mouth. If this occurs, be sure you understand the dosing schedule and follow it exactly.
- Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
- If you miss a dose of Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution.
Important safety information:
- Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution may cause blurred vision, drowsiness, or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Women who may become pregnant must have a negative pregnancy test within 1 week before starting Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution.
- Women who may become pregnant must use 2 effective forms of birth control for 4 weeks before they start Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution, during treatment, and for 6 weeks after they stop Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution. Check with your doctor if you have any questions about effective birth control.
- Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while you are using Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution. To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms).
- Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer (eg, lymphoma, skin cancer). Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths while you use Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time. Tell your doctor right away if you notice a change in the size or color of a mole or if you develop any new or unusual skin growths.
- Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution may lower the ability of your body to fight infection and may increase the risk of severe or fatal infections. Avoid contact with people who have colds, shingles, other herpes infections, cytomegalovirus (CMV), or other infections. Tell your doctor right away if you notice signs of infection like fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
- Some patients treated with Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution have developed severe and sometimes fatal infections, such as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) or severe kidney problems associated with BK virus infection. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- Tell your doctor right away if you notice symptoms of PML (eg, confusion or disorientation; depression; changes in thinking, strength, or vision; one-sided weakness; trouble walking or talking; loss of balance or coordination).
- Tell your doctor right away if you notice symptoms of kidney problems (eg, change in the amount of urine produced, difficult or painful urination, blood in the urine). In kidney transplant patients, BK virus infection may cause loss of the transplanted kidney. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- Some patients treated with Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution have developed a type of anemia called pure red cell aplasia (PRCA). Contact your doctor right away if you experience severe or persistent tiredness or weakness, sluggishness, or unusually pale skin.
- Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools.
- Diarrhea may occur with Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution. If you develop diarrhea, check with your doctor or pharmacist about ways to lessen this effect. Do not stop Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution without talking with your doctor.
- Do not change brands or doseforms (eg, tablets, suspension, injection) of Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution without talking with your doctor.
- Do not receive a live vaccine (eg, measles, mumps) while you are using Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution. Talk with your doctor before you receive any vaccine.
- Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain local regulations for selecting an appropriate container and properly disposing of the container when full.
- Lab tests, including complete blood cell counts and kidney function, may be performed while you use Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Use Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially infection, stomach or intestinal bleeding, and trouble breathing.
- Caution is advised when using Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution may cause birth defects or fetal death if you use it while you are pregnant. Do not become pregnant while you are using Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution.
Possible side effects of Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Anxiety; back pain; constipation; cough; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; loss of appetite; mild stomach pain; mild tiredness or weakness; nausea; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; tremor; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the urine; bloody or black stools; change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain or pounding in the chest; fainting; irregular heartbeat; mental or mood changes (eg, abnormal thinking); night sweats; numbness, tingling, or swelling of the arms, legs, hands, ankles, or feet; severe headache, dizziness, or blurred vision; severe vomiting or stomach pain; shortness of breath; sluggishness; swollen glands; symptoms of infection (eg, fever, chills, cough, sore throat); symptoms of urinary tract infection (eg, difficult, frequent, or painful urination; lower stomach or back pain); unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual skin lumps or growths; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusual weight loss; unusually pale skin; vomiting blood that looks like coffee grounds; white patches in the mouth or throat; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Mycophenolate Mofetil side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include diarrhea; nausea; vomiting.
Proper storage of Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution:
Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution at home, store Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Mycophenolate Mofetil Solution. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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