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MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET

MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET

MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET belongs to the class of medicine called 'immunosuppressant' that helps to prevent organ rejection after kidney transplant. Usually, organ rejection occurs when our immune system treats the newly transplanted organ as an invader and attacks it.

MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET contains ‘mycophenolic acid’ that works by stopping your body from rejecting a new organ by suppressing your immune system. After an organ transplant, your body will try to attack the new organ as it sees it as foreign. MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET is used along with other medicines containing corticosteroids and ciclosporin.

You are advised to take MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as diarrhoea, cough, muscle pain, low blood pressure, fever, and respiratory infections. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed. To avoid recurring symptoms, do not stop it midway. Do not take MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET may make you more susceptible to infections; consult your doctor if you develop any signs of severe conditions such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding, or bruising. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and use protective sunscreen with a high protection factor while using MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET. While taking MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET, do not contact anyone who has shingles, chickenpox, or measles. If you accidentally come in contact with any person having them, please inform your doctor immediately as it requires special treatment if you have not had these illnesses. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests, kidney and liver tests to monitor your condition. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medicines to rule out any unpleasant side-effects. Do not take MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET if you are not using effective contraception.

Uses of MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET

Immunosuppressant therapy after kidney transplant

Medicinal Benefits

MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET contains ‘mycophenolic acid’, an immunosuppressant that helps stop your body from rejecting a new organ by suppressing your immune system. After an organ transplant, your body will try to attack the new organ as it sees it as a foreign organism. MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET is used along with other medicines containing corticosteroids and ciclosporin. MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET is a gastro-resistant tablet which is a delayed-release tablet. 

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET

  • Shortness of breath
  • Acne
  • Weakness (asthenia)
  • Muscle pain (myalgia)
  • Swollen hands, ankles or feet
  • Itching
  • Respiratory infections
  • Cough
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Do not take MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET if you are allergic to any immunosuppressant medicines or mycophenolic acid. Let your doctor know before using MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET if you have liver or kidney problems, serious digestive problems, cancer, liver disease (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C), current/past infections, rare genetic disorders (such as Lesch-Nyhan or Kelley-Seegmiller syndromes). Do not take MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET is a Pregnancy category risk D medicines which can cause serious congenital disabilities to the unborn baby. MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Pregnant women should use reliable forms of birth control while on treatment and 6 weeks after stopping treatment with MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET. While taking MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET, do not contact anyone who has shingles, chickenpox, or measles. If you accidentally come in contact with any person having them, please inform your doctor immediately as it requires special treatment if you have not had these illnesses. MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET causes dizziness and drowsiness, so drive with caution. MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests, kidney and liver tests to monitor your condition. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and use protective sunscreen with a high protection factor while using MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET may have interaction with other immunosuppressant medicines (tacrolimus), medicines used to treat high blood cholesterol levels (cholestyramine), activated charcoal used to treat digestive problems, antacids containing magnesium and aluminium, and medicines used to treat viral infections (aciclovir or ganciclovir).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET as it may increase dizziness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET may cause interactions with disease conditions such as cancer, liver disease (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C), current/past infections, serious digestive problems, rare genetic disorders (such as Lesch-Nyhan or Kelley-Seegmiller syndromes).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TACROLIMUS
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
  • ACICLOVIR
  • GANCICLOVIR

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
  • Follow heat or cold therapy, apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20minutes regularly.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath, or listen to soothing music.
  • Acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy may also be helpful.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Special Advise

  • Use sunscreen while taking MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET, as it can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and may cause skin cancer.
  • Do not donate blood while using this medication and for 6 weeks after stopping it. Do not donate sperm while using this medication and for 90 days after stopping it.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Kidney transplant rejection: When you get a new kidney transplanted to your body, your body recognizes it as a foreign element and tries to attack, and reject it because it is not originally part of your body. So, immunosuppressant drugs like mycophenolic acid are given to such patients to suppress your immune system to attack newly transplanted kidney. The ultimate goal is to adjust immunosuppressant to prevent rejection and minimise any drugs' side effects.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ambala- Chandigarh Highway, Lalru – 140501, Punjab
Other Info - MYC0015

FAQs

MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET might cause leukopenia (decreased number of white blood cells) and may make you more susceptible to infections. Consult your doctor if you develop any signs of infections such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding, or bruising.
If you miss a dose of MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET. Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET works by controlling the immune system's response to the transplanted organ and is given along with other medications that suppress the immune system.
Some medicines might absorb mycophenolic acid delayed or absorbed fast if taken concomitantly such as antacids containing aluminium or magnesium, colestipol, cholestyramine, or calcium-free phosphate binders. Before taking MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET, speak with your doctor about your ongoing medication list. Your doctor will decide whether they should be taken along with MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET or not.
The live vaccine may not work well while on treatment with MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET. Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without talking to your doctor first. Also, avoid contact with people who recently had immunizations/vaccinations.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET. It could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET may cause birth defects and miscarriage if taken during pregnancy. Follow contraception advice given by your doctor if you are a woman who could become pregnant. Also, undergo a pregnancy test before starting treatment with MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is not recommended to take MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET while you are breastfeeding. MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET passes into breast milk.

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Driving

Caution

MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET may cause dizziness, tiredness; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Take MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET only after the doctor's prescription, especially if you have liver diseases/conditions as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment before taking MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

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Children

Unsafe

MYCEPT S 180MG TABLET should not be used by children and adolescents aged below 18 years of age, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

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