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Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet

Manufactured byPanacea Biotec Ltd.
ContainsMycophenolate Sodium
Description
Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release 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 transplant. Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet may cause side effects such as joint pain, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, diarrhoea/constipation, low blood cell counts, infections, painful urination, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or become severe. Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, either one hour before or two hours after a meal. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose as it may increase the risk of side effects. Avoid discontinuing this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may increase the risk of organ rejection and further worsen your condition. Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have a history of skin cancer or hepatitis (swelling of the liver), or have pre-existing stomach/intestinal problems before taking this medicine. Also, inform your doctor about all your ongoing medications to avoid any undesired effects. Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet is unsafe for use if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet

  • Constipation or diarrhoea
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Low blood cell count
  • Insomnia (Sleeplessness)
  • Infections
  • Painful urination
  • Joint pain
  • Anxiety
  • Decreased calcium levels
  • Low magnesium levels
  • Altered potassium levels
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Indigestion
  • Flatulence (Passing of gas)

Uses of Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Organ Transplant - Rejection Prophylaxis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required by Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet to show its action is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release 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 have been reported with Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can cause miscarriage or birth defects.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet passes into the breastmilk. Hence it is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release 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

Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can cause miscarriage or birth defects.

Breast-feeding

Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet passes into the breastmilk. Hence it is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Women of childbearing age

Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet may cause birth defects or miscarriage if taken during pregnancy. Hence, it is recommended to use appropriate birth control methods before starting the treatment, during treatment, and for six weeks after stopping the treatment to avoid unintended pregnancy.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis refers to swelling of the liver caused due to a viral infection. Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of hepatitis B or C, as it may increase the risk of reactivation of such conditions.

Low blood cell count

Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet may cause low blood cell count and increase your risk of infections. Your doctor will suggest blood tests to monitor your blood cell count (weekly during the first month, twice monthly for the second and third months of treatment, then monthly through the first year of treatment) while you are taking this medicine.

Other medicines

Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release 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.

Other variants

Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet contains the active substance Mycophenolate Sodium. This is not the same as the other similar-sounding medicine, Mycophenolate Mofetil. You should not switch between these medicines without consulting your doctor.

Blood donation

Avoid donating blood during treatment with Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet and for at least six weeks after stopping treatment with this medicine to prevent the transfusion of the donated blood to a pregnant woman. Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet may cause miscarriage or birth defects if used during pregnancy.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more dose than that is prescribed by your doctor. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose with Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet.
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

Live vaccines

Cholestyramine

Ganciclovir

Antacids containing calcium/magnesium/aluminum

Azathioprine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Charcoal

Disease interactions

Gastrointestinal disorders

Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet 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. Hence this medicine should be used with caution.

Infections

Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet can suppress the immune activity and increase the risk of developing an infection. Inform your doctor if you have any signs of infection, such as fever, sore throat, cough, pain during urination, mouth sores, etc., while on treatment with this medicine.

Skin cancer

Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet may increase your risk of developing skin cancers. Hence it is recommended to limit your exposure to sunlight and UV light, wear protective clothing, and use sunscreen with a high sun protection factor before going out in the sun during treatment with this medicine.
Food interactions
Food may reduce the absorption of Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet in your body. Hence, it is recommended to take this medicine on an empty stomach, either one hour before or two hours after a meal.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet as directed by your doctor. This medicine should be taken on an empty stomach, either one hour before or two hours after a meal. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Avoid discontinuation of Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet without consulting your doctor. Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet may increase your risk of infections. Consult your doctor if you experience fever, sore throat, cough, mouth sores, etc. Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet may affect your blood cell counts. Your doctor will periodically monitor your blood cell counts while you are taking this medicine.
Miscelleneous

To be taken on an empty stomach

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Mycept S 360 mg Delayed Release Tablet belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by decreasing the activity of your immune system.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Immunosuppressive agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 3 Mar 2022

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