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Cellcept 500 mg Tablet

Manufactured byRoche India
Description
Cellcept 500 mg Tablet is an immunosuppressive medicine (a medicine that weakens the immune system). It is used in combination with other medicines to prevent organ rejection (when your body's immune system treats the new organ as a foreign object and attacks it) after a kidney, liver, or heart transplant. This medicine works by suppressing the immune system so that the body does not reject the transplanted organ. Cellcept 500 mg Tablet can cause side effects like fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, low blood cell counts, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you for a long time or become worse. Avoid driving vehicles and operating machines as this medicine can me you feel dizzy and drowsy. Cellcept 500 mg Tablet should be taken before a meal. Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of treatment based on your clinical condition. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body. Avoid discontinuing this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may increase the risk of organ rejection and further worsen your condition. This medicine should be used with caution as it suppresses the immune system and may increase the risk of infections. Cellcept 500 mg Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about your current medicines and medical conditions before taking this medicine. This may help your doctor adjust the dose to avoid side effects. Cellcept 500 mg Tablet is unsafe for use if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Cellcept 500 mg Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Trouble with sleeping
  • Uncontrolled shaking of arms or legs
  • Headache
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Severe difficulty in breathing
  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness
  • Black or tarry stools
  • Yellowing of skin and eyes
  • Drowsiness

Uses of Cellcept 500 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Prevention of organ transplant rejection
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Cellcept 500 mg Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Cellcept 500 mg Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Cellcept 500 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Cellcept 500 mg Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can cause miscarriage or birth defects. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect pregnancy while taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Due to the lack of safety information, Cellcept 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Cellcept 500 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can cause miscarriage or birth defects. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect pregnancy while taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Due to the lack of safety information, Cellcept 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding.
General warnings

Women of childbearing age

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet may cause birth defects or miscarriage if taken during pregnancy. Hence, women of childbearing age should take appropriate precautionary measures to avoid pregnancy while taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest a serum/urine pregnancy test before starting the treatment with Cellcept 500 mg Tablet.

Live vaccine

The use of live attenuated vaccines (vaccines that contain whole bacteria or viruses that have been weakened so that they create a protective immune response but do not cause disease) should be avoided while taking Cellcept 500 mg Tablet as it may make the vaccine less effective.

Exposure to sunlight

Avoid direct exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light while taking Cellcept 500 mg Tablet due to the increased risk of skin cancer. Take appropriate precautionary measures such as wearing protective clothing and using sunscreen with a high sun protection factor before going out in the sun.

Infections

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet suppresses the immune system and may increase the risk of infections and sepsis (the body's overactive and extreme response to an infection). Inform your doctor if you have any signs and symptoms of infection, such as fever, sore throat, cough, pain during urination, mouth sores, etc., while on treatment with this medicine.

Blood cell count

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet may lower the white blood cell and platelet counts which can make you more prone to infection and bleeding. Your doctor may suggest periodic blood tests to monitor your blood cell count while you are taking this medicine.

Other medicines

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet may interact with other medicines and cause undesired effects. Hence, inform your doctor about your current medicines, including herbs and supplements, before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Driving or operating machines

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience such symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Cellcept 500 mg Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor if an overdose of Cellcept 500 mg Tablet is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Omeprazole

Sevelamer

Ethinyl Estradiol

Leflunomide

Live vaccines

Aluminium Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide/Calcium carbonate

Amoxycillin

Disease interactions

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution as it may increase your risk of stomach and intestinal ulcers, bleeding, and perforations (a hole that forms on the walls of the stomach or intestine). This risk is especially higher if you have pre-existing stomach/intestinal problems.

Neutropenia

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have neutropenia (a lower than normal level of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell) as this can increase your risk of infections and other complications.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Cellcept 500 mg Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Drink plenty of water to avoid stomach irritation. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your condition. Your doctor may suggest blood tests to monitor your blood cell count while you are taking this medicine. Cellcept 500 mg Tablet may increase your risk of developing infections. Consult your doctor if you experience signs and symptoms of infections like fever or chills, sore throat, pain during urination, mouth sores, etc. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking Cellcept 500 mg Tablet. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. Dispose of the unused medicine safely after the expiry date.
Miscelleneous

To be taken on an empty stomach

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Cellcept 500 mg Tablet works by suppressing the immune system so that the body does not reject the transplanted organ.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Selective immunosuppressants

Schedule

Schedule H

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