Mycophenolic Acid

Do not take Mycophenolic Acid if you are allergic to any immunosuppressant medicines or mycophenolic acid. Let your doctor know before using Mycophenolic Acid 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 Mycophenolic Acid if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Mycophenolic Acid is a Pregnancy category risk D medicines which can cause serious congenital disabilities to the unborn baby. Mycophenolic Acid 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 Mycophenolic Acid. While taking Mycophenolic Acid, 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. Mycophenolic Acid causes dizziness and drowsiness, so drive with caution. Mycophenolic Acid should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Mycophenolic Acid 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 Mycophenolic Acid.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Mycophenolic Acid 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 Mycophenolic Acid as it may increase dizziness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Mycophenolic Acid 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).

• 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.

• Use sunscreen while taking Mycophenolic Acid, 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.