MedicineNet.com
About Us | Privacy Policy | Site Map
March 18, 2010
MedicineNet home Picture Slideshows Diseases and conditions Symptoms and signs Procedures and tests Medications Picture Image Collection MedTerms medical dictionary Pet Health
Font Size
A
A
A
Disclaimer



GENERIC NAME: MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL HYDROCHLORIDE - INJECTION (mye-coe-FEN-oh-late MOE-fe-till)

BRAND NAME(S): Cellcept

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage | Medical Alert

USES: This medication is used to prevent rejection of transplanted body organs (e.g., kidney, liver, or heart transplants).

HOW TO USE: Give this medication directly into a vein (IV), usually twice daily over at least two hours, or as directed by the doctor. When you are able to take drugs by mouth, you may be switched to an oral form of this medication. Do not give this medication by bolus or rapid IV injection. Do not exceed the maximum recommended dose for this medication. Do not use the injection form of this medication for longer than two weeks unless directed to do so by the doctor. This medication is usually given in addition to other medications (e.g., cyclosporine, corticosteroids) to prevent rejection of transplanted organs. Take all medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you are unclear about any of this information, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Follow all instructions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids. If you have any questions regarding the use of this medication, consult your pharmacist. Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, or mild dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: pain, fever, persistent sore throat, sores around the mouth or genitals, vision changes, chest pain, irregular pulse, mental/mood changes, trouble sleeping, unusual bleeding or bruising, pain with urination, change in the amount of urine. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: redness or swelling at the injection site, black/bloody stools, swollen glands, unusual weakness, night sweats, unusual lumps, changes in skin color/appearance. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if they occur. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice any other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.




Share | | | | | More

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.



Back to Medications Index

copyright


Suggested Reading by Our Doctors
MedicineNet Doctors
  • Heart Transplant - Learn about heart transplant, the replacement of a person's heart with a healthy donor's heart. Complications include health of the patient, donor availability, and organ rejection.
  • Lupus - Get information on lupus (SLE) disease treatment, signs, diagnosis, types of symptoms (butterfly, discoid rash), causes, pregnancy flares, prevention and statistics.

Latest Medical News

Women's Health

Find out what women really need.


Are you Depressed? Take the Quiz

Your Guide to Symptoms & Signs: Pinpoint Your Pain



mycophenolate mofetil hydrochloride-injection, Cellcept

What is lupus? What are the types of lupus?

Lupus is an autoimmune disease characterized by acute and chronic inflammation of various tissues of the body. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system. The immune system is a complex system within the body that is designed to fight infectious agents, such as bacteria and other foreign microbes. One of the ways that the immune system fights infections is by producing antibodies that bind to the microbes. Patients with lupus produce abnormal antibodies in their blood that target tissues within their own body rather than foreign infectious agents. Because the antibodies and accompanying cells of inflammation can affect tissues anywhere in the body, lupus has the potential to affect a variety of areas. Sometimes lupus can cause disease of the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, joints, and/or nervous system. When only the skin is involved, the condit...

Read the Lupus article »




Top 2
mycophenolate mofetil hydrochloride-injection, Cellcept Related Articles







Health categories:

Slideshows | Diseases & Conditions | Symptoms & Signs | Procedures & Tests | Medications | Image Collection | Medical Dictionary | Pet Health

Popular health centers:

Allergies | Arthritis | Blood Pressure | Cancer | Chronic Pain | Cold & Flu | Diabetes | Digestion | Eyesight | Health & Living | Healthy Kids

Hearing & Ear | Heart | Infectious Disease | Men's Health | Mental Health | News & Views | Pregnancy | Sexual Health | Skin | Women's Health | More...

MedicineNet.com:

About Us | Newsletters | RSS Feeds | Privacy Policy | Site Map | WebMD® | Medscape® | eMedicine® | eMedicineHealth® | RxList®

This website is certified by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify. This site complies to the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information:
verify here.

©1996-2010 MedicineNet, Inc. All rights reserved. Notices and Legal Disclaimer.
MedicineNet does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.