Mycophenolic Acid Medication Information
Get detailed information on Mycophenolic Acid, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Mycophenolic Acid provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Mycophenolic Acid Pronunciation : MYE koe phe NOLE ik AS id ICD Code : Y43.4 Therapeutic Classification : ImmunosuppressantsTrade Names/Brand Names of Mycophenolic Acid
India :
Renodapt-S |
Renodapt |
Myotec |
Renodapt |
Mycophen |
Mycoral |
Renodapt-S |
Mofilet |
Myotec-S |
Mycoral
International :
Myfortic
Why is Mycophenolic Acid Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an immunosuppressant agent. It is used to prevent organ rejection in patients receiving allogeneic kidney transplants.When should Mycophenolic Acid not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity, pregnancy and lactation.What is the dosage of Mycophenolic Acid?
Adult: Initial dose: 720 mg orally twice a day on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after food intake.Geriatrics: 720 mg twice a day on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after food intake.
Pediatric: 400 mg/m2 twice a day (up to a maximum of 720 mg twice a day). Pediatric doses for patients with BSA <1.19 m2 cannot be accurately administered using currently available formulations of Myfortic tablets.
How should Mycophenolic Acid be taken?
It comes as a tablet, taken on an empty stomach and administered in combination with cyclosporine and corticosteroids.What are the warnings and precautions for Mycophenolic Acid?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of active peptic ulcer, blood disorders, severe kidney impairment, polyomavirus infections, gastrointestinal disorders.• Patient may develop with increased risk of certain types of cancer, if it so consult with your doctor immediately.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight/UV light.
• Women taking this medication should seek contraceptive counseling.
What are the side effects of Mycophenolic Acid?
Common - Dizziness, stomach pain, vomiting, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, weight loss, fatal pulmonary fibrosis, constipation, anemia, decrease in white blood cells.Cardiovascular - Rapid heart rate, weak pulse.
Respiratory - Rapid and shallow breathing, dry cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing up blood or vomit, inflammation of the esophagus.
Genitourinary - Increased urination.
Gastrointestinal - Rapid edema (swelling) of the skin, gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers.
General - Lack of sleep.
