Mycowise M 500mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Trumac Healthcare
Salt Composition
Mycophenolate mofetil (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Mycowise M 500mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant, such as kidney, heart, or liver.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Mycowise M 500mg 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. Mycowise M 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Mycowise M 500mg 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 Mycowise M 500mg Tablet to stop your body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver). It may take 6 to 12 weeks for Mycowise M 500mg 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. Consult your doctor immediately if you develop a sore throat, high temperature, or any other signs of infections. 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. 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
Can Mycowise M 500mg Tablet cause cancer?
Mycowise M 500mg Tablet may increase the risk of certain cancers like skin cancer and lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system). When outdoors, avoid unnecessary or prolonged sun exposure. Wear protective clothing, and apply sunscreen. If you experience a new skin sore or bump, changes in the size or color of a mole, a brown or black skin lesion (sore) with uneven edges, or a sore that does not heal, call your doctor immediately. Also, inform your doctor if you experience unexplained fever, persistent fatigue, weight loss, or pain or swelling in the neck, groin, or armpits.
Why has my doctor given me Mycowise M 500mg Tablet after I have had a kidney transplant?
Mycowise M 500mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It helps your body accept the donor's kidney by suppressing or weakening your immune system, which fights foreign substances and could reject the donated organ. This aids in making the transplanted organ more acceptable to your body.
Is Mycowise M 500mg Tablet a steroid or chemotherapy medicine? Can it cause hair loss?
Mycowise M 500mg Tablet is neither a steroid nor chemotherapy medicine. It is an immunosuppressant that decreases the activity of your immune system to suppress or weaken it, so your body does not reject the donated organ from another person. Hair loss is a common side effect of Mycowise M 500mg Tablet.
Do I need any special tests while taking Mycowise M 500mg Tablet?
Your doctor will ask you for a blood test before you begin treatment to assess your baseline blood cell count and liver function. Regular blood tests will be recommended during the course of treatment to monitor changes in your blood cells and identify any side effects. These blood tests are important for monitoring your response to Mycowise M 500mg Tablet and any potential side effects.
Why should I stay away from a person who has chickenpox or shingles?
Mycowise M 500mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant, which weakens the immune system. If you come in contact with a patient of chickenpox or shingles, your weakened immune system could make you more susceptible to infection, even if the symptoms are not present.
What precautions should a female follow while taking Mycowise M 500mg Tablet?
Do not take Mycowise M 500mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. There is an increased risk of miscarriage during the first three months of pregnancy and birth defects in newborns. Therefore, use two acceptable forms of birth control together for four weeks before you begin taking Mycowise M 500mg Tablet, while on treatment, and for six weeks after you stop taking it. This will prevent any potential complications related to your weakened immune system.
What precautions should a male follow while taking Mycowise M 500mg Tablet?
Both men and their partners should practice reliable contraception during treatment and for ninety days after treatment. Men should not donate semen during therapy or for ninety days following discontinuation of Mycowise M 500mg Tablet.
