Description

ESHMYCO-180

MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL 180 MG TABLETS work as an immunosuppressant.  It is used with other medicines to prevent the body from rejecting the newly transplanted organ. It weakens the body’s immune system so it does not attack the transplanted organ. The dose of this tablet depends on the type of transplant. While taking the dose patient must follow the doctor’s advice. This medicine can be taken with or without food. It may show some side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, high blood pressure, and a change in the number of white blood cells.

Indications for its use

Mycophenolate Mofetil 180 Mg Tablets are indicated for conditions like

Prevention of organ rejection, being an immunosuppressant, weakens the immune power of the body, which results in the failure to reject the newly transplanted organ.

Mechanism   of action

Mycophenolate Mofetil is a prodrug that gets converted to mycophenolic acid rapidly when it enters the body. The mycophenolic acid inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase, an enzyme which is very crucial in the proliferation of T and B lymphocytes. This results in suppression of the immune response and reduces the risk of transplant rejection.

Dosage and administration

The dosages of Mycophenolate Mofetil must be prescribed by a doctor or healthcare provider and must follow their advice to avoid any unwanted conditions. Some of the recommended dosages are:

• For adults, the recommended dosage is 1000g twice daily
• The tablets come as 180mg tablets, so dosing may require multiple tablets to reach the required amount.

 Administration

• Must consume it on an empty stomach 1 or 2 hours before a meal
• Swallow the tablet as a whole
• Do not crush, chew, or break it

Possible side effects

This medicine can show some side effects which are adapted by the body over time, but if they continue to persist them consult your doctor and seek medical assistance as soon as possible to avoid worsening of the condition. Some of the common side effects are

• Nausea,
• vomiting,
• diarrhoea,
• Abdominal pain.
• Increased risk of infections due to immunosuppression.
• Leukopenia,
• anaemia,
• Thrombocytopenia5.
• Headache,
• hypertension,
• Potential increased risk of certain malignancies

Precautions while using Mycophenolate Mofetil 180 Mg Tablets

While using Mycophenolate Mofetil 180 Mg Tablets, we must follow and keep in mind some precautions to avoid any unwanted conditions and to use the medicine to its full effectiveness. Some of the precautions that we must keep in check are:

• Contraindications like hypersensitivity to mycophenolate mofetil, mycophenolic acid, or any of the components of the formulations
• Perform Regular blood tests to monitor for blood dyscrasias, liver function, and signs of infection.
• If you are using any supplements or other medications, inform your doctor, as it may cause unwanted drug interactions
• Avoid taking vaccines during the treatment
• Mycophenolate Mofetil can cause birth defects and miscarriage, so it is not recommended in pregnancy.

Storage instruction

• Keep it in a cool, dry place
• Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep away from children
• Check the expiry date before using