Myfortic 180 mg / 360 mg TABLETS
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Prevention of acute transplant rejection in renal transplant patients.
Dosage (summary)
720 mg twice daily (1,440 mg total).
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; teratogenic effects noted.
Key Drug Interactions
- Azathioprine
- Live vaccines
- Antacids with magnesium and aluminium hydroxides
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to mycophenolate
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Women of childbearing potential not using contraception
Common side effects
- Leucopenia
- Diarrhoea
- Hypertension
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Use effective contraception
- Report signs of infection
- Avoid live vaccines
Serious warnings
- Risk of infections and malignancy
- Teratogenicity
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
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