Mycorite S 360mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Celera Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Salt Composition
Mycophenolate sodium (360mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Mycorite S 360mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant used to prevent rejection of an organ (such as a kidney, heart, or liver) after a transplant.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Mycorite S 360mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant used to prevent rejection of an organ (such as a kidney, heart, or liver) after a transplant. It works by weakening your body's immune system, so it does not attack the transplanted organ. The amount of Mycorite S 360mg Tablet you take depends on the type of transplant you have. Follow your doctor's instructions on this. This medicine may be taken with or without food. Swallow it as a whole, do not crush, chew, break, or open them. Take the medicine regularly to get the most benefit and keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, you may increase the chances of rejecting your transplanted organ. The treatment will continue for as long as you need it to prevent rejection.
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. Mycorite S 360mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
nausea vomiting diarrhea stomach pain headache high blood pressure and changes in the number of white blood cells
Alcohol Warning
Consuming alcohol with Mycorite S 360mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeeding Warning
Mycorite S 360mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Mycorite S 360mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Mycorite S 360mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.
Quick Tips
Take it with food to minimize possible side effects like nausea and stomach pain. It makes you more susceptible to getting infections. Avoid contact with people who have an infection and consult your doctor immediately if you develop a sore throat, high temperature or any other signs of infections. It may cause birth defects so birth control is required in females of reproductive age. Protect yourself from direct sunlight by wearing protective clothing and applying a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF). Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, or fever.
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Frequently asked questions
Why has my doctor given me Mycorite S 360mg Tablet after I have had a kidney transplant?
Mycorite S 360mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It helps your body accept the donor kidney 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.
Can Mycorite S 360mg Tablet cause cancer?
Mycorite S 360mg Tablet may increase your chances of certain cancers like skin cancer and lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system). When outdoors, avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight. Wear protective clothing and apply 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, a sore whose one part does not look like the other, skin changes, sores that do not heal, unexplained fever, tiredness that does not go away, weight loss, or pain or swelling in the neck, groin, or armpits. Call your doctor immediately.
Is Mycorite S 360mg Tablet a steroid or a chemotherapy drug? Can it cause hair loss?
Mycorite S 360mg 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 Mycorite S 360mg Tablet.
Do I need any special tests while taking Mycorite S 360mg Tablet?
Since Mycorite S 360mg Tablet can affect blood count, kidneys and liver, your doctor will ask you to have a blood test before starting treatment. Once the treatment starts, you will need regular blood tests to check for any changes in your blood. These blood tests will help monitor your response to the medicine and the development of any side effects.
My doctor has asked me to stay away from a person who has chicken pox or shingles. Why?
Mycorite S 360mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant, which means it decreases the activity of the immune system. Since your immune system is already weak, if you come in contact with a patient of chicken pox or shingles, you may develop it too. This is the reason why your doctor has advised you to be cautious. Therefore, follow your doctor's advice and contact your doctor immediately if you get chicken pox or shingles as you may require special treatment.
What precautions should a female follow while taking Mycorite S 360mg Tablet?
Do not take Mycorite S 360mg Tablet if you are pregnant or 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 baby. Therefore, you must use two acceptable forms of birth control together for 4 weeks before you start taking Mycorite S 360mg Tablet, during treatment, and for 6 weeks after you stop taking Mycorite S 360mg Tablet. Your doctor will suggest the two birth control methods which suit you best. It is important to use a second form of birth control along with birth control pills as Mycorite S 360mg Tablet may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
What precautions should a male follow while taking Mycorite S 360mg Tablet?
It is recommended that either the man or his 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 Mycorite S 360mg Tablet.
