Rs.437for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Myfortic Tablet
alcohol interaction for Myfortic Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Myfortic Tablet
lactation interaction for Myfortic Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Myfortic 180mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Consuming alcohol with Myfortic 180mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE
Myfortic 180mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Myfortic 180mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
SALT INFORMATION FOR Myfortic 180mg Tablet
Mycophenolate sodium(180mg)
Myfortic tablet uses
{med_name} is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients.
How myfortic tablet works
Myfortic 180mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.
Common side effects of myfortic tablet
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Headache, High blood pressure, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Bacterial infection, Fungal infection, Pneumonia, Increased uric acid level in blood, Electrolyte imbalance, Anxiety, Breathlessness, Increased creatinine level in blood, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Acne, Muscle pain
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Expert advice FOR Myfortic Tablet
- Your doctor has prescribed Mycophenolate sodium to stop your body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver).
- Take it with food to minimize possible side effects like nausea and stomach pain.
- It makes you more susceptible to getting infections. Avoid contact with people who have an infection and consult your doctor immediately if you develop a sore throat, high temperature or any other signs of infections.
- It may cause birth defects so birth control is required in females of reproductive age.
- Protect yourself from direct sunlight by wearing protective clothing and applying a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF).
- 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.
Frequently asked questions FOR Myfortic 180mg Tablet
Mycophenolate sodium
Q. Why has my doctor given me Myfortic 180mg Tablet after I have had a kidney transplant?
Myfortic 180mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. Myfortic 180mg Tablet has been prescribed to you to help your body accept the donor kidney. It does so by working on the cells of your immune system, which fight with any foreign substance and reject its presence. This helps in making the transplanted organ more acceptable to your body.
Q. Can Myfortic 180mg Tablet cause cancer?
Myfortic 180mg Tablet may increase your chances of certain cancers like skin cancer and lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system). When outside, avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and apply sunscreen. Call your doctor if you experience a new skin sore or bump, a change in the size or color of a mole, a brown or black skin lesion (sore) with uneven edges, a sore whose one part does not look like the other, skin changes, sores that do not heal, unexplained fever, tiredness that does not go away, weight loss, or pain or swelling in the neck, groin, or armpits.
Q. Is Myfortic 180mg Tablet a steroid or a chemotherapy drug? Can it cause hair loss?
Myfortic 180mg Tablet is neither a steroid nor a chemotherapy medicine. It is an immunosuppressant which means that it acts on your immune system to suppress or weaken it so that your body does not reject the donated organ of another person. Hair loss is a common side effect of Myfortic 180mg Tablet.