Mycotrans 500mg Tablet (Mycophenolate mofetil)

Product introduction

Mycotrans 500mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called immunosuppressants. It is used with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting an organ (such as a kidney, heart, or liver) after a transplant. It works by suppressing your body’s immune system so that it does not attack the new organ.

The amount of Mycotrans 500mg Tablet you take and how often you take it depends on the type of transplant you have. Follow your doctor’s instructions on this. Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal, unless your doctor suggest otherwise. Swallow it as a whole, do not crush, chew, or break it. Take the medicine regularly to get maximum benefit and keep taking it even when you feel well. The treatment will continue for as long as you need it to prevent rejection.

The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, headache, high blood pressure, infections (viral, fungal, bacterial), and changes in the number of white blood cells amongst others. You may catch more infections than usual as medicine suppresses the immune system. There is also an increased risk of developing some cancers for this reason. To reduce your risk of skin cancer, limit your exposure to the sun and use sunscreen. There is a long list of potential side effects of this medicine. You should ask your doctor about them and what signs to look out for because some of them can be serious and need urgent medical attention.

Mycotrans 500mg Tablet can cause birth defects and abortion so do not take it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. You should talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any signs of infection or if you have any unexpected bruising or bleeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. You will have regular tests to check for any changes in the number of your blood cells and the amount of sugar and cholesterol in your blood.

Uses of Mycotrans 500mg Tablet
Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
Benefits of Mycotrans 500mg Tablet
Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
Mycotrans 500mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It lowers your immune response and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine may be used in combination with other medicines to suppress the immune system and help your body accept the new organ.
Side effects of Mycotrans 500mg Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mycotrans
Vomiting
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
Depression
Low blood platelets
Diarrhea
Opportunistic infections
Headache
High blood pressure
Decreased white blood cell count
Nausea
Infection
Increased white blood cell count
Increased glucose level in blood
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dizziness
Tremors
Dyspepsia
Flatulence
Increased liver enzymes
Rash
Shortness of breath
Increased creatinine level in blood
Weakness
Edema (swelling)
Tachycardia
Increased blood urea
How to use Mycotor Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mycotrans 500mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.
How Mycotor Tablet works
Mycotrans 500mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of the body’s own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mycotor 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Mycotrans 500mg Tablet  is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mycotrans 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Mycotrans 500mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Mycotrans 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Mycotrans 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Quick tips

• Your doctor has prescribed Mycotrans 500mg Tablet to stop your body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver).
• It may take 6 to 12 weeks for Mycotrans 500mg Tablet  to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
• It may cause birth defects so birth control is required in females with reproductive potential.
• It makes you more susceptible to getting infections. Avoid contact with people who have an infection. Consult your doctor immediately if you develop a sore throat, high temperature, any other signs of infections.
• Protect yourself from direct sunlight by wearing protective clothing and applying a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF).
• Take it with food to minimize possible side effects like nausea and stomach pain.
• Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, or fever.