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What is Mycept
Mycept 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.Mycept is used to prevent your body from rejecting a kidney transplant. This medicine is usually given with cyclosporine and a steroid medicine.
Mycept may also be used for purposes not listed in Mycept guide.
Mycept 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.Mycept 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)
Mycept 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
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- "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).
Mycept - Frequently asked Questions
Can Mycept 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.
What other drugs will affect Mycept?
Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with Mycept, 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 Mycept, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Who should not take Mycept?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Mycept or mycophenolate mofetil.
Using Mycept 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 Mycept 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 Mycept. You must prevent pregnancy before and during your treatment with Mycept, 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.
Mycept 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 Mycept. Call your doctor for instructions. Also call the Mycophenolate Pregnancy Registry (1-800-617-8191).
Mycept 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 Mycept passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
How should I take Mycept?
You must remain under the care of a doctor while you are using Mycept. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take Mycept 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.
Mycept (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, Mycept 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.
Can Mycept be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Mycept be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Mycept, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Mycept. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
One patient reported useful
How active was the Mycept in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms?Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Useful percentage of users claimed the Mycept were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
| Patients | % | ||
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| Useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
One patient reported side effects
Does the Mycept Have Any Side Effects?Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about It has side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Mycept. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Mycept.
| Patients | % | ||
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| It has side effects | 1 | 100.0% | |
Patient reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported frequency of use
How often should I take Mycept?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Mycept should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
| Patients | % | ||
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| Once in a day | 1 | 100.0% | |
Four patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used?Mycept May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
| Patients | % | ||
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| 201-500mg | 2 | 50.0% | |
| 501mg-1g | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 11-50mg | 1 | 25.0% | |
Patient reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yetPatient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yetTwo patients reported age
| Patients | % | ||
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| 46-60 | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 50.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology