Uses of Mycept-S 540mg Tablet
Mycept-S 540mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Prevents Organ Rejection
Side effects of Mycept-S 540mg Tablet
Precautions while taking Mycept-S 540mg Tablet
Dosage of Mycept-S 540mg Tablet
Overdose of Mycept-S 540mg Tablet
Onset of Action of Mycept-S 540mg Tablet
Duration of Action of Mycept-S 540mg Tablet
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Interactions
Drug :-
Acyclovir, ganciclovir, other drugs that undergo renal tubular secretion:
May increase
risk of toxicity for both drugs. Monitor patient closely.
Antacids with magnesium and aluminum hydroxides:
May decrease mycophenolate absorption.
Separate dosing times.
Azathioprine:
May increase risk of bone marrow suppression. Don't use together.
Cholestyramine:
May interfere with enterohepatic recirculation, reducing mycophenolate
bioavailability. Avoid using together.
Cyclosporine, drugs that alter normal GI flora, rifamycins (rifampin):
May decrease
mycophenolate level. Monitor response to therapy and increase dosage if necessary.
Hormonal contraceptives:
May decrease effectiveness of contraceptive. Recommend addition of
barrier form of contraception during treatment and for 6 weeks after treatment ends.
Immunosuppressants (sirolimus, tacrolimus):
May increase mycophenolate level. Monitor patient
closely.
Live-virus vaccines:
May decrease vaccine effectiveness. Avoid using together.
Phenytoin, theophylline:
May increase both drug levels. Monitor drug levels closely.
Probenecid, salicylates:
May increase mycophenolate level. Monitor patient closely.
Herb :-
Cat's claw, echinacea:
May increase immunostimulation. Discourage use together.
Food :-
Any food:
May delay absorption of extended-release form. Advise patient to take on an
empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.
Dr. Naresh Dang is an MD in Internal Medicine. He has special interest in the field of Diabetes, and has over two decades of professional experience in his chosen field of specialty. Dr. Dang is an expert in the management of Diabetes, Hypertension and Lipids. He also provides consultation for Life Style Management.