Medical Description
Mmf Tablet contains mycophenolate mofetil which lowers your immune response in order to protect a newly grafted organ transplant from rejection by your body’s immunity. It maybe be given in combination with other immunity supressing medicines for effective results.
Uses of Mmf 500 MG
To prevent rejection of a kidney, liver or heart transplant.
Contraindications of Mmf 500 MG
If you have a known allergy to mycophenolate or any other component of this medicine. If you are pregnant or planning to conceive. If there is any chance that you maybe pregnant. If you are not using effecting contraception method. If you breastfeed your baby.
Side effects of Mmf 500 MG
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Rashes, swelling on face, lips and mouth, difficulty in breathing.
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Risk of developing infections (viral, bacterial or fungal).
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Unexpected bleeding or bluish spots on skin.
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Risk of skin cancer
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Headache
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Flu like symptoms and cough
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Weakness
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Joint pain
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Anaemia
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Diarrhoea
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Constipation
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Abdominal pain or discomfort
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Fever
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Confusion, feeling unsteady
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Swelling of gums, mouth ulcers
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Feeling sick, vomiting
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Mood changes
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Shakiness (tremors)
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Altered blood pressure
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Change in heart rate
Dosage
Precautions and Warnings of Mmf 500 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Mmf Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Do not take Mmf Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant as it will harm the developing baby and can even cause miscarriage. Discuss with your doctor about effective methods of contraception to be followed while taking this medicine.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Mmf Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
You should not breastfeed your baby if you are taking Mmf Tablet as it may harm the baby. You should discuss about safer alternatives with your doctor incase breastfeeding has to be continued.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Mmf Tablet?
A:
Mmf Tablet may affect your driving ability moderately. Do not drive if you feel less alert, unstable or confused.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Mmf Tablet?
A:
Alcohol is not known to interact with this medicine. However, if you consume alcohol too often discuss it with your doctor.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
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You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or a nursing mother.
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You are a man who is planning to become father or donate sperms.
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You are diabetic
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You have high or low blood pressure
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You have stomach or intestinal ulcers or bleeding problems.
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You have any viral, bacterial or fungal infection.
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You have experienced any unusual bleeding or bluish spots on skin.
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Avoid direct sunlight,use sunscreen and protective clothing and sunglasses.
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Your complete medical history.
Mode of Action of Mmf 500 MG
How Does It Work?
When our body encounters a foreign substance (bacteria, virus, fungus, transplanted organs or grafts), immune system attacks it to protect the body. Normally this defense mechanism helps us, but in cases of organ transplant, the transplanted organ is also identified as a foreign body by our immunity and is attacked by it. Mmf Tablet is given to such patients as it supresses the immune response and prevents rejection of a kidney, liver or heart transplant or graft.
Directions for Use of Mmf 500 MG
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Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Mmf 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
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Concomitant use of Mmf Tablet with following medicines should be done judiciously.
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Other medicines given to supress immunity (azathioprine, tacrolimus).
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Anti viral medicines (aciclovir and ganciclovir).
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Medicine to lower cholesterol levels (cholestyramine).
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Antibiotic medicines and those given mostly in tubeculosis (rifampicin).
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Medicine for acidity problems (antacids and pantaprozole, rabiprazole).
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Antifungal medicines (isavuconazole).
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Live vaccines may not be effective while you are taking an immunity supressing medicine.
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Medicine to treat high blood pressure (telmisartan).
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Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.
Storage and disposal of Mmf 500 MG
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Store at a temperature below 30º C in a cool and dry place.
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Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Mmf 500 MG
Overdose
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If you have taken too much of this medicine then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed to take any dose of this medicine then take it as soon as you remember. If it’s already time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.
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