Uses of Mycofit-S 180mg Tablet

Mycofit-S 180mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):

Prevents Organ Rejection

Side effects of Mycofit-S 180mg Tablet

Precautions while taking Mycofit-S 180mg Tablet

Dosage of Mycofit-S 180mg Tablet

Overdose of Mycofit-S 180mg Tablet

Onset of Action of Mycofit-S 180mg Tablet

Duration of Action of Mycofit-S 180mg Tablet

Precautions & Warnings

Alcohol

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Pregnancy

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Breastfeeding

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Driving

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Kidney

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Liver

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Interactions

Drug :- Acyclovir, ganciclovir, other drugs that undergo renal tubular secretion: May increase risk of toxicity for both drugs. Monitor patient closely.

Antacids with magnesium and aluminum hydroxides: May decrease mycophenolate absorption. Separate dosing times.

Azathioprine: May increase risk of bone marrow suppression. Don't use together.

Cholestyramine: May interfere with enterohepatic recirculation, reducing mycophenolate bioavailability. Avoid using together.

Cyclosporine, drugs that alter normal GI flora, rifamycins (rifampin): May decrease mycophenolate level. Monitor response to therapy and increase dosage if necessary.

Hormonal contraceptives: May decrease effectiveness of contraceptive. Recommend addition of barrier form of contraception during treatment and for 6 weeks after treatment ends.

Immunosuppressants (sirolimus, tacrolimus): May increase mycophenolate level. Monitor patient closely.

Live-virus vaccines: May decrease vaccine effectiveness. Avoid using together.

Phenytoin, theophylline: May increase both drug levels. Monitor drug levels closely.

Probenecid, salicylates: May increase mycophenolate level. Monitor patient closely.

Herb :- Cat's claw, echinacea: May increase immunostimulation. Discourage use together.

Food :- Any food: May delay absorption of extended-release form. Advise patient to take on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.