Fenomune 250mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Biological E Ltd
Salt Composition
Mycophenolate mofetil (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Fenomune 250mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ, such as a kidney, heart, or liver.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Fenomune 250mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called immunosuppressants. It is used with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting an organ 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. Fenomune 250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Fenomune 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
It may take 6 to 12 weeks for Fenomune 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
What cancer risks are associated with Fenomune 250mg Tablet?
Fenomune 250mg Tablet may increase your chances of certain cancers like skin cancer and lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system). When outside, avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and apply sunscreen. Call your doctor 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 a sore whose one part does not look like the other, skin changes, sores that do not heal. Also, inform the doctor if you experience unexplained fever, tiredness that does not go away, weight loss, or pain or swelling in the neck, groin, or armpits.
Why is Fenomune 250mg Tablet prescribed after a kidney transplant?
Fenomune 250mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. Fenomune 250mg Tablet has been prescribed to you to help your body accept the donor's kidney. It does so by working on the cells of your immune system, which fight with any foreign substance and reject its presence. This helps in making the transplanted organ more acceptable to your body.
Is Fenomune 250mg Tablet a steroid or chemotherapy medicine? What are its effects on hair growth?
Fenomune 250mg Tablet is neither a steroid nor a chemotherapy medicine. It is an immunosuppressant which means that it acts on your immune system to suppress or weaken it so that your body does not reject the donated organ of another person. Hair loss is a common side effect of Fenomune 250mg Tablet.
What special tests do I need while taking Fenomune 250mg Tablet?
Since Fenomune 250mg Tablet can affect blood count and affect the kidneys and liver, your doctor will ask you to have a blood test before you start the treatment. Once the treatment starts, your doctor will suggest you take regular blood tests to check for any changes in the blood. These blood tests will help monitor your response to the medicine and the development of any side effects.
Why should I avoid people with chickenpox or shingles while taking Fenomune 250mg Tablet?
Fenomune 250mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant, which means that it decreases the activity of the immune system. Since your immune system is already weak, if you come in contact with a patient of chickenpox or shingles, you may develop it too. This is the reason that your doctor has advised you to be cautious. Therefore, follow your doctor’s advice and contact your doctor immediately if you get chickenpox or shingles as you may require special treatment.
What precautions should I take as a female while taking Fenomune 250mg Tablet?
Do not take Fenomune 250mg Tablet if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. There is a high risk of miscarriage (loss of the pregnancy) during the first 3 months of pregnancy. It may even cause birth defects (problems that are present at birth) in the newborn. Therefore, it is advised that you should use two acceptable forms of birth control together for 4 weeks before you start taking Fenomune 250mg Tablet, during the treatment, and for 6 weeks after you stop taking Fenomune 250mg Tablet. It is important to use a second form of birth control along with birth control pills as Fenomune 250mg Tablet may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Your doctor will suggest the two birth control methods that suit you the best.
What precautions should I take as a male while taking Fenomune 250mg Tablet?
It is recommended that either the man or her partner should use reliable contraception during treatment and for 90 days after the treatment. Men should not donate semen during the therapy or for 90 days following discontinuation of Fenomune 250mg Tablet.
