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Mycophenolate Mofetil, combined with corticosteroids and either ciclosporin or tacrolimus, is used for:
- Preventing acute organ rejection and treating initial or resistant organ rejection in patients who have undergone allogeneic renal transplants.
- Preventing acute organ rejection in patients with allogeneic cardiac transplants.
- Preventing acute organ rejection in patients with allogeneic hepatic transplants.
- Treating patients with Class III-V lupus nephritis (diagnosed based on the International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society classification) by providing induction and maintenance therapy.
Cellcept 500mg Tablet 10’s falls under the category of ‘immunosuppressants,’ used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs like kidneys, hearts, or livers. Transplant rejection happens when the recipient’s immune system sees the transplanted organ as foreign and attacks it. This medication contains ‘Mycophenolate mofetil,’ which, when combined with another immunosuppressant and anti-inflammatory agent, inhibits T and B lymphocytes (white blood cells attacking foreign cells) and reduces antibody production. These effects dampen the immune response, preventing rejection of the transplanted organ.
Take Cellcept 500mg Tablet 10’s exactly as prescribed by your doctor, who will determine the dosage based on your medical condition. Common side effects may include diarrhea, vomiting, lowered white and red blood cell counts, and susceptibility to infections. If these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
Do not use Cellcept 500mg Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to ‘mycophenolate mofetil’ or any of its ingredients. Avoid it if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy without contraception, or breastfeeding, as it can harm the unborn baby. Pregnant women should take a pregnancy test before using this medication. Employ effective contraception while on Cellcept 500mg Tablet 10’s. Protect yourself from sunlight to minimize the risk of skin cancer, and be aware that it increases susceptibility to infections due to immune suppression. Inform your doctor before donating blood or sperm, and avoid vaccinations as they may be less effective.