Mycept 500 mg Tablet

• Missed Dose

  The likelihood of missing an injectable dose is less since it is normally administered in a clinical setup. Take the missed oral dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then it is advisable to skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

• Overdose

  Contact your doctor if an overdose of this medicine is suspected.

Warnings for special population

• Pregnancy

  - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits heavily outweigh the risks involved. The risks are significantly higher in the first trimester. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment based on your clinical condition.

• Breast-feeding

  - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. If the use of this medicine is absolutely necessary, then your doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding.

General warnings

• Lesch-Nyhan/Kelley-Seegmiller syndrome

  - This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from this rare genetic disorder caused by the deficiency of hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase (HGPRT) enzyme.

• Women of childbearing age

  - Women of childbearing age should take appropriate precautionary measures to avoid pregnancy while taking this medicine. It is advised to undergo a serum/urine pregnancy test prior to taking this medicine.

• Live vaccine

  - Vaccination with live and attenuated strains of microorganisms should be avoided while taking this medicine since the risk of severe infections is significantly high.

• Intravenous injection

  - Intravenous route of administration should be used for patients unable to take the oral form. The intravenous form should be administered as a slow infusion over a period of 2 hours.

• Skin Cancer

  - Patients should avoid direct exposure to sunlight or sunlamps while taking this medicine due to the increased risk of skin cancer. Appropriate precautionary measures such as protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen should be taken while stepping out.

• Infections

  - Use of this medicine suppresses the immune system of patients and increases the risk of infections and sepsis.

• Blood cell count

  - Use of this medicine may affect the count of blood cells and cause associated complications. It should be used with extreme caution in patients having blood cell disorders such as anemia, neutropenia, etc. Symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, unexpected bruising and bleeding should be reported to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of complete blood cell count may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

• Gastrointestinal disturbances

  - Use of this medicine may cause ulcers and bleed in the gastrointestinal tract. This risk is especially higher in patients with a previous history of gastrointestinal diseases. It is advised that you should inform the doctor about all your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.

• Other medicines

  - Report the use of all medicines including vaccinations, herbs, and supplements to the doctor before receiving Mycept 500 mg Tablet to rule out chances of a possible interaction.

• Other variants

  - The effect of mycophenolate mofetil is different from mycophenolic acid and hence patients or healthcare providers should stick to the medicine prescribed by the doctor.

• To be taken on an empty stomach
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Does not cause sleepiness

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