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CellCept ( mye-koe-FEN-oh-late) belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It is used to lower the body's natural immunity in patients who receive organ transplants. When a patient receives an organ transplant, the body's white blood cells will try to get rid of (reject) the transplanted organ. CellCept works by preventing the white blood cells from getting rid of the transplanted organ. CellCept is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s): Oral Capsules (U.S.) Tablets (U.S.) Parenteral Injection (U.S.)
CellCept is used with other medications to prevent the body from rejecting kidney, heart, and liver transplants. CellCept is in a class of medications called immunosuppressive agents. It works by weakening the body's immune system so it will not attack and reject the transplanted organ. CellCept comes as a capsule, a tablet, and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken twice a day on an empty stomach. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take CellCept exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets and capsules whole; do not split, chew, or crush them. Do not open the capsules. Do not mix CellCept liquid with any other medication. Be careful not to spill the liquid or to splash it onto your skin. If you do get the liquid on your skin, wash the area well with soap and water. If you get the liquid in your eyes, wash with plain water. Use wet paper towels to wipe up any spills. CellCept prevents transplant rejection only as long as you are taking the medication. Continue to take CellCept even if you feel well. Do not stop taking CellCept without talking to your doctor. Brand names: - CellCept - Mycophenolate |