Cellmune 250mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition
Mycophenolate mofetil (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Cellmune 250mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant, such as kidney, heart, or liver.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Cellmune 250mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called immunosuppressants. It is used with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting an organ (such as a kidney, heart, or liver) after a transplant. It works by suppressing your body’s immune system so that it does not attack the new organ.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cellmune 250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Cellmune 250mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of the body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Cellmune 250mg Tablet to stop your body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver). It may take 6 to 12 weeks for Cellmune 250mg Tablet to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed. It may cause birth defects so birth control is required in females with reproductive potential. It makes you more susceptible to getting infections. Avoid contact with people who have an infection. Protect yourself from direct sunlight by wearing protective clothing and applying a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF). Take it with food to minimize possible side effects like nausea and stomach pain.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Cellmune 250mg Tablet cause cancer?
Cellmune 250mg Tablet may increase your chances of certain cancers, such as skin cancer and lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system). When outdoors, avoid unnecessary or prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing, and use sunscreen. If you experience a new skin sore or bump, a change in the size or color of a mole, a brown or black skin lesion (sore) with uneven edges or one part that does not look like the other, skin changes, sores that do not heal, or unexplained fever, fatigue that does not go away, weight loss, or pain or swelling in the neck, groin, or armpits, contact your doctor immediately.
Why has my doctor given me Cellmune 250mg Tablet after I have had a kidney transplant?
Cellmune 250mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant used to help your body accept the donor's kidney. It works by suppressing your immune system, which normally fights against foreign substances and may reject the transplanted organ. This helps ensure the transplanted organ becomes more accepted by your body.
Is Cellmune 250mg Tablet a steroid or chemotherapy medicine? Can it cause hair loss?
Cellmune 250mg Tablet is neither a steroid nor a chemotherapy medicine. It's an immunosuppressant that suppresses your immune system to prevent rejection of the transplanted organ. Hair loss is a common side effect of Cellmune 250mg Tablet.
Do I need any special tests while taking Cellmune 250mg Tablet?
Your doctor will recommend blood tests before you start treatment to assess your current blood count and potential side effects. Once treatment begins, they may suggest regular blood tests throughout the course of treatment to monitor your response to the medicine and any potential side effects.
My doctor has asked me to stay away from a person who has chickenpox or shingles. Why?
Cellmune 250mg Tablet weakens the immune system, making you susceptible to infections such as chickenpox and shingles if exposed to someone with them. This is why your doctor advised you to be cautious.
What precautions should a female follow while taking Cellmune 250mg Tablet?
It is not safe to take Cellmune 250mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. This medication increases the risk of miscarriage (losing the pregnancy) in the first three months, and potential birth defects. Therefore, during treatment and for 6 weeks after its discontinuation, it is essential to use two acceptable forms of birth control simultaneously. Your doctor will suggest suitable methods for you.
What precautions should a male follow while taking Cellmune 250mg Tablet?
Men must use reliable contraception, either with his partner or alone, throughout treatment and for 90 days after. Men should not donate semen during treatment or for 90 days following discontinuation of Cellmune 250mg Tablet.
