Generic Name - Mycophenolate mofetil
Category - Immunosuppressant
Indications
Immunosuppressive agent.
Generic Cellcept is indicated 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 (Generic Cellcept) works by preventing the white blood cells from getting rid of the transplanted organ.
Generic for Cellcept Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Cellcept is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Cellcept should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Delayed kidney function following kidney transplantation or
Kidney problems
Digestive system disease.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Cellcept. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Antacids
azathioprine
aciclovir
ganciclovir
cholestyramine
tacrolimus
probenecid
vaccinations.
Generic for Cellcept Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericCellcept
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Cellcept for Allogeneic renal and cardiac transplants is,
For Renal Transplantation,a dose of 1.0 g administered orally or intravenously (over 2 hours) twice a day (daily dose of 2 g) is recommended for use in renal transplant patients. Although a dose of 1.5 g administered twice daily (daily dose of 3 g) was used in clinical trials and was shown to be safe and effective, no efficacy advantage could be established for renal transplant patients. Patients receiving 2 g/day of CellCept demonstrated an overall better safety profile than did patients receiving 3 g/day of CellCept.
For Cardiac Transplantation, a dose of 1.5 g bid administered intravenously (over NO LESS THAN 2 HOURS) or 1.5 g bid oral (daily dose of 3 g) is recommended for use in cardiac transplant patients
Generic for Cellcept Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Cellcept side Effects include back pain or general pain
blood in urine,chest pain, irregular heartbeats,difficulty breathing, wheezing,dizziness or fainting,fever, chills or sore throat,increased thirst,increase in the frequency and amount of urine passed,swelling of the feet or legs,swollen face or tongue,unusual bleeding or bruising,unusual tiredness or weakness.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Cellcept.
Generic for Cellcept and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Cellcept passes into breast milk. Hence, consult your doctor and ask for medical opinion.
Generic for Cellcept and Breastfeeding
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Cellcept in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Cellcept and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Cellcept in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Cellcept and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Cellcept in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Cellcept serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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