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What is Imunocell
Imunocell is an immunosuppressant. Your body may "reject" an organ transplant when the immune system treats the new organ as an invader. An immunosuppressant helps to prevent this rejection.Imunocell is used to prevent your body from rejecting a kidney transplant. This medicine is usually given with cyclosporine and a steroid medicine.
Imunocell may also be used for purposes not listed in Imunocell guide.
Imunocell side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.Imunocell can lower blood cells that help your body fight infection. This can lead to serious conditions including herpes, shingles, hepatitis, blood or tissue infections, severe brain infection causing disability or death, or a viral infection causing kidney transplant failure. Call your doctor right away if you have:
- diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss;
- weakness on one side of your body, loss of muscle control;
- confusion, thinking problems, loss of interest in things that normally interest you;
- fever, night sweats, tiredness, painful mouth sores, flu symptoms;
- runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, ear pain, headache;
- pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums);
- bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
- pain or burning when you urinate;
- swelling, warmth, redness, or oozing around a skin wound; or
- a new bump or lesion on your skin, or a mole that has changed in size or color.
Common side effects may include:
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- swelling in your ankles or feet; or
- high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, shortness of breath).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Imunocell dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Rejection Prophylaxis:
Initial dose: 720 mg orally twice a dayDoses should be taken on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after food intake.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Rejection Prophylaxis:
Dose: 720 mg twice a dayDoses should be taken on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after food intake.
The maximum dosage recommended for use in geriatric patients is 720 mg twice a day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Rejection Prophylaxis:
5 years to 16 years:Dose: 400 mg/m2 twice a day
Pediatric doses for patients with a body surface area less than 1.19 m2 cannot be accurately administered using currently available formulations of the delayed-release tablets.
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References
- Dailymed."Mycophenolic acid: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Mycophenolic acid". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Mycophenolic acid". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0102... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Imunocell - Frequently asked Questions
Can Imunocell be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Imunocell?
You must remain under the care of a doctor while you are using Imunocell. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take Imunocell on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Do not crush, chew, or break a delayed-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
Imunocell (Myfortic) and mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) are not absorbed equally in the body. If you are switched from one brand to the other, take only the pills your doctor has prescribed. Always check your refills to make sure you have received the correct brand and type of medicine.
You will need regular medical tests to be sure this medicine is not causing harmful effects.
If you have ever had hepatitis B or C, Imunocell can cause this condition to come back or get worse. You may need blood tests to check your liver function.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Who should not take Imunocell?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Imunocell or mycophenolate mofetil.
Using Imunocell may increase your risk of developing serious infections or other types of cancer, such as lymphoma or skin cancer. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.
To make sure Imunocell is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
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a stomach ulcer or other disorder of your stomach or intestines;
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a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection; or
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a rare inherited enzyme deficiency such as Lesch-Nyhan syndrome or Kelley-Seegmiller syndrome.
FDA pregnancy category D. This medicine can cause a miscarriage or birth defects, especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy. You will need to have a negative pregnancy test before and during treatment with Imunocell. You must prevent pregnancy before and during your treatment with Imunocell, and for at least 6 weeks after your treatment ends.
If you are a woman of child-bearing potential, you will be required to use birth control. You have child-bearing potential (even if you are not sexually active) from the age of puberty until you have been in menopause for at least 12 months in a row.
Imunocell can make hormonal birth control (pills, injections, implants, skin patches, or vaginal rings) less effective. If you use hormonal birth control, you must also use a back-up barrier method (such as a cervical sponge, a male or female condom, or a diaphragm or cervical cap used together with spermicide).
You do not need to use additional birth control if you use an intrauterine device (IUD), if you have had a tubal ligation, or if your sexual partner has had a vasectomy.
This medicine comes with patient instructions about the most effective non-hormonal forms of birth control to use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
If a pregnancy occurs during treatment, do not stop taking Imunocell. Call your doctor for instructions. Also call the Mycophenolate Pregnancy Registry (1-800-617-8191).
Imunocell is sometimes given to pregnant women. Your doctor will decide whether you should use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Although this medicine can affect pregnancy or fertility, it is sometimes given to women who are unable to use other needed transplant medications.
It is not known whether Imunocell passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
What other drugs will affect Imunocell?
Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with Imunocell, especially:
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azathioprine;
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cholestyramine; or
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an antiviral medicine--acyclovir, ganciclovir.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with Imunocell, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Can Imunocell be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Imunocell be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology