Mycophenolate sodium is a drugto prevent body rejection reactions after organ transplantation. This drug is a salt form of mycophelonic acid.
Mycophenolate sodium works by suppressing the immune response and the process of antibody formation, so it can be used to prevent organ rejection reactions after transplantation. This drug can be used alone or in combination with other medications, such as ciclosporin or corticosteroids.
This drug should not be used carelessly and must be in accordance with a doctor's prescription. Mycophenolate sodium can also be used to treat autoimmune diseases, such as lupus nephritis.
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What is Mycophenolate Sodium
| group | Prescription drugs |
| Category | Immunosuppressant drugs |
| Benefit | Prevents body rejection reactions after organ transplantation, such as kidney |
| Used by | Mature |
| Mycophenolate sodium for pregnant and lactating women | Category D: There is positive evidence of risks to the human fetus, but the benefits may outweigh the risks, for example in dealing with life-threatening situations. It is not known whether mycophenolate sodium can be absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | Tablet |
WarningBefore Taking Mycophenolate Sodium
Mycophenolate sodium should only be taken as prescribed by a doctor. Here are some things you need to pay attention to before consuming mycophenolate sodium:
- Tell your doctor about any allergies you have. Mycophenolate sodium should not be used in patients who are allergic to this drug.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy. Use effective contraception to prevent pregnancy while on treatment with mycophenolate sodium.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had stomach ulcers, cancer, infectious diseases, including herpes, genetic disorders, such as Lesch-Nyhan syndrome or Kelley-Seegmiller syndrome, or liver disease, such as hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
- Do not drive a vehicle or do activities that require alertness after taking mycophenolate sodium, as this medicine can cause dizziness and drowsiness.
- As much as possible avoid close contact with people with infectious diseases that are easily transmitted, such as chickenpox or the flu, because these drugs can make it easier for you to get an infection.
- Tell your doctor if you plan to get vaccinated while on treatment with mycophenolate sodium. This medicine may affect the effectiveness of the vaccine.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking certain medications, supplements, or herbal products.
- Do not donate blood while you are on treatment with mycophenolate sodium, for up to 6 months afterward.
- Tell your doctor that you are taking mycophenolate sodium if you plan to have certain medical procedures, such as surgery or dental surgery.
- Tell your doctor right away if you have an overdose, drug allergic reaction, or a more serious side effect after taking mycophenolate sodium.
Dosage and Instructions for Use of Mycophenolate Sodium
The dose of mycophenolate sodium to prevent body rejection reactions after organ transplantation in adults is 720 mg, 2 times a day. Treatment is started within 48 hours of transplantation.
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Take mycophenolate sodium as recommended by your doctor and read the instructions for use on the medicine package before taking the medicine. Do not change the dose without consulting your doctor first.
Take mycophenolate sodium regularly at the same time every day. Mycophenolate sodium can be taken at least 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating or on an empty stomach. Swallow the medicine whole with the help of a glass of water. Do not chew or crush it.
If you are taking an antacid medication, take mycophenolate sodium at least 2 hours before taking the drug.
If you forget to take mycophenolate sodium, take it immediately if it is not close to the time for your next dose. If it is near, ignore the missed dose. Do not double the dose of mycophenolate sodium to make up for a missed dose.
Take control and follow the doctor's advice during treatment with mycophenolate sodium. Do not stop treatment without consulting your doctor first.
Store mycophenolate sodium at room temperature and place in a closed container. Keep this medicine away from direct sunlight and keep this medicine out of reach of children.
InteractionMycophenolate Sodium with Other Drugs
There are several drug interaction effects that can occur when mycophenolate sodium is used with certain drugs, namely:
- Increased levels of acyclovir in the blood
- Decreased levels and effectiveness of mycophenolate sodium when used with antacids, cholestyramine, cclosporin, or aminoglycoside antibiotics
- Increased effectiveness of mycophenolate sodium when used with isavuconazole or telmisartan
- Decreased vaccine effectiveness or increased risk of infection when used with the BCG vaccine, influenza vaccine, or measles vaccine
- Decreased effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives, such as birth control pills
Side Effects and Dangers of Mycophenolate Sodium
Some of the common side effects that occur after taking mycophenolate sodium are:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache or dizziness
- Tremor
- Stomach ache
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Sleep disorders, such as insomnia
- Pain when urinating
Check with a doctor if the complaints mentioned above do not go away or get worse. Call your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction to your medication or experience more serious side effects, such as:
- Fatigue
- Easy bruising, pale skin, or bleeding
- Swelling of the legs
- Abdominal pain or severe stomach cramps
- Black bowel movements or black vomit
- Lost balance
- Difficulty speaking or walking
- Confusion, difficulty concentrating, or memory loss
- Dizzy until you want to faint
- Visual disturbance
- Chest pain, difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, or irregular heartbeat
- Seizures
In addition, the use of mycophenolate sodium can also cause leukopenia, which is a low white blood cell count, thereby increasing the risk of infection. Check with your doctor if you have symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, or flu-like symptoms.
