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Mycophenolate ( 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. Mycophenolate works by preventing the white blood cells from getting rid of the transplanted organ. Mycophenolate 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.)
Mycophenolate is used with other medications to prevent the body from rejecting kidney, heart, and liver transplants. Mycophenolate 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. Mycophenolate 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 Mycophenolate 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 Mycophenolate 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. Mycophenolate prevents transplant rejection only as long as you are taking the medication. Continue to take Mycophenolate even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Mycophenolate without talking to your doctor. Brand names: - CellCept - Mycophenolate |