- Manufacturer : Abbott India Ltd.
- Composition : Mycophenolate mofetil 180mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Prevents Organ Rejection
- Estimated Price : ₹351.68 For 10 Tablets Strip
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Uses of Renfor 180mg Tablet
Renfor 180mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Prevents Organ Rejection
Side effects of Renfor 180mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Renfor 180mg Tablet are – Asthenia, Fever, Chest Pain, Edema, Hypertension, Dizziness, Hypokalemia, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Headache, Pain, Tremor, Hypophosphatemia, Acne, Rash, Alopecia
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Renfor 180mg Tablet
Do not use Renfor 180mg Tablet if you are allergic to – Mycophenolate mofetil
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Renfor 180mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Renfor 180mg Tablet works
Renfor 180mg Tablet contains – Mycophenolate mofetil
Mycophenolate mofetil inhibits proliferative response of T and B lymphocytes, suppresses antibody formation by B lymphocytes, and may inhibit recruitment of leukocytes into sites of inflammation and graft rejection.
Dosage of Renfor 180mg Tablet
The dosage of Renfor 180mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Renfor 180mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Renfor 180mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Kidney
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Interaction
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.
