What is mycophenolic acid 360 mg used for?

What is mycophenolic acid 360 mg used for?

Mycophenolic acid (Myfortic) is a medication that works on the immune system to prevent rejection after a kidney transplant. The tablets have a special coating on them, which can help with gastrointestinal-related side effects such as upset stomach and diarrhea.

Is Myfortic a generic drug?

(Nasdaq: MYL) today announced that its U.S.-based subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched Mycophenolic Acid Delayed-release Tablets, 180 mg and 360 mg. This product is the generic version of Novartis’ Myfortic® Delayed-release Tablets.

What type of medication is Myfortic?

It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body’s defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new kidney as if it were your own.

Can Myfortic cause kidney failure?

Using Myfortic may increase your risk of cancer, serious infections, or kidney transplant failure.

Is mycophenolic acid the same as Myfortic?

Myfortic® (mycophenolic acid) delayed-release tablets are an enteric formulation of mycophenolate sodium that delivers the active moiety mycophenolic acid (MPA). Myfortic is an immunosuppressive agent.

What is another name for Myfortic?

Mycophenolic acid

How long does it take for Myfortic to leave the body?

People break down medication at different rates. In healthy non-pregnant adults, it takes an average of one week for most of the mycophenolate to be gone from your body. If you are planning pregnancy, talk to your healthcare provide about when you should stop this medication and your treatment options.

What is Myfortic prescribed for?

Myfortic is used for people who have had a kidney transplant, to prevent the body from rejecting the new kidney. It is also used for people who have inflammatory kidney disease associated with a chronic autoimmune disorder known as systemic lupus erythematosis (also called lupus or SLE).

Should I take Myfortic with food?

It is recommended that Myfortic be administered on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after food intake (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

What are the side effects of Myfortic?

Common side effects of Myfortic include:

• constipation,
• nausea,
• headache,
• diarrhea,
• vomiting,
• stomach upset,
• gas,
• trouble sleeping (insomnia),

Can you just stop taking Myfortic?

If you stop taking Myfortic Do not stop taking Myfortic unless your doctor tells you to. Stopping Myfortic may increase the chance of your body rejecting your kidney transplant. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

How many Myfortic 180 mg tablets should I take a day?

Patients with a BSA of > 1.58 m² may be dosed either with four Myfortic 180 mg tablets, or two Myfortic 360 mg tablets twice daily (1440 mg daily dose). Pediatric doses for patients with BSA < 1.19 m² cannot be accurately administered using currently available formulations of Myfortic tablets.

What is the sodium content of Myfortic?

Myfortic contains sodium. This medicinal product contains 13 / 26 mg of sodium per tablet of Myfortic 180 / 360 mg, equivalent to 0.65 / 1.3 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake of 2 g sodium for an adult. Myfortic contains lactose.

Can Myfortic tablets be crushed?

In order to retain the integrity of the enteric coating, Myfortic tablets should not be crushed (see section 4.2). Mycophenolic acid has demonstrated teratogenic effects (see section 4.6). Where crushing of Myfortic tablets is necessary, avoid inhalation of the powder or direct contact of the powder with skin or mucous membrane.

What is Myfortic?

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