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About Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet is used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ such as a kidney, heart or liver. Transplant rejection occurs when the recipient’s immune system identifies the transplanted organ as a ‘foreign object’ and attacks it.
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet contains mycophenolate sodium, which works by suppressing the immune system, allowing the transplanted graft to avoid rejection.
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as diarrhoea, cough, muscle pain, low blood pressure, fever and respiratory infections. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. To avoid recurring symptoms, do not stop it midway. Do not take Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Uses of Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet is used to prevent organ rejection in patients who have undergone a kidney, heart, or liver transplant. The detailed uses of Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet are as follows:
- Prevents organ rejection: Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet helps avoid rejection episodes in patients following organ transplantation.
- Used with other medications: Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet is commonly administered alongside other immunosuppressants to enhance effectiveness.
- Maintains graft function: Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet supports the long-term survival of the transplanted organ by reducing immune activity.
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Directions for Use
- Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating or drinking.
- Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration for effective results.
- Swallow Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet contains Mycophenolate mofetil, an immunosuppressant used primarily in organ transplant recipients.
- It helps the body accept transplanted organs (like the kidney, heart, or liver) by suppressing immune responses.
- Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet inhibits the function of white blood cells (T and B lymphocytes), which are responsible for attacking transplanted organs.
- It enhances the long-term success of organ transplantation.
- Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet is often used along with other immunosuppressants like tacrolimus or cyclosporine for optimal effect.
- Preferred over long-term use of corticosteroids due to fewer chronic side effects.
How Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet Works
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- Drink more fluids as dehydration can decrease blood flow to kidneys and increase BUN levels.
- Eat less protein and stop protein supplements as high protein diet may increase BUN levels.
- Severe cases may require kidney transplant or dialysis.
- Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
- Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
- Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
- Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
- Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
- To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
- Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
- Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
- Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
- If you observe any new and unusual marks on your skin, discontine the drug and reach out to your doctor for advice.
- If the cancer is in the early stage, your doctor may surgically remove the tumour.
- Radiation, cancer medications, or targeted treatments may be recommended based on the severity of the cancer.
- Consult a dietitian to make sure you are eating the right food and getting enough nutrition during cancer treatment.
- Eat your meals in small amounts with a gap of 2-3 hours.
- Do light physical activities to relieve tiredness and improve your overall well-being.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any immunosuppressant medicines or mycophenolate sodium.
- Let your doctor know before using Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet if you have liver or kidney problems, severe digestive issues, cancer, liver disease (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C), current/past infections, or rare genetic disorders (such as Lesch-Nyhan or Kelley-Seegmiller syndromes).
- Do not take Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet is a pregnancy category risk D medicine, which can cause serious congenital disabilities to the unborn baby.
- Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers, as it passes into breast milk.
- Pregnant women should use reliable forms of birth control while on treatment and for six weeks after stopping treatment with Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet .
- While taking Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet , do not contact anyone who has shingles, chickenpox, or measles.
- Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet causes dizziness and drowsiness, so drive with caution.
- Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
- Avoid consuming alcohol along with Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.
- Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests and kidney and liver tests to monitor your condition.
- Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and use protective sunscreen with a high protection factor while using Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet .
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Coadministration of Colestipol with Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet can reduce its absorption and action in the body. This can lead to low treatment results.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet with Colestipol is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it.
Coadministration of Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet and Colestyramine can decrease the effect of Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet and Cholestyramine, it can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience fever, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, inflamed skin, body pain, or burning during urination consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Combine use of Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet and Etanercept can increase the effect of Etanercept.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet and Etanercept, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Combine use of Nafcillin and Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet may reduce the blood levels and effects of Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet and Nafcillin, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation sleep problems, fatigue, headache, painful urination, high blood pressure, or swelling of the lower legs, ankles, or feet, joint pain, cough, or shortness of breath, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
A combined use of Levonorgestrel with Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet may reduce the blood levels and effects of levonorgestrel, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control, Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet may cause pregnancy loss in the first trimester and also birth defects in the unborn child.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet and Levonorgestrel, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, if you take hormone replacement (Levonorgestrel) for menopause, and if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet and Alefacept can lead to or increase the risk or severity of developing serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet and Alefacept, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, body pains, shortness of breath, or burning urination consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of medroxyprogesterone with Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet may decrease the levels and effects of medroxyprogesterone.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet and Medroxyprogesterone, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
When Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet is taken with Rifampicin, the amount of Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet in the blood may decrease, resulting in reduced effectiveness.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet with Rifampicin together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Coadministration of Norethindrone with Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet may decrease the serum concentration of Norethandrolone.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet and Norethandrolone, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of Baricitinib and Abatacept can increase the risk of developing serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Baricitinib and Abatacept together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
- Performing yoga may also help improve joint flexibility and pain management.
- Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
- Get adequate sleep, as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
- Follow heat or cold therapy, apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20minutes regularly.
- De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
- Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
- Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
- Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea.
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Alcohol
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You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet . It could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.
Pregnancy
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Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet may cause birth defects and miscarriage if taken during pregnancy. Follow the contraception advice given by your doctor if you are a woman who could become pregnant. Also, undergo a pregnancy test before starting treatment with Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet .
Breast Feeding
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It is not recommended to take Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet while you are breastfeeding. Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet passes into breast milk.
Driving
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Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, tiredness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
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Consult the doctor if you have liver diseases/conditions, as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.
Kidney
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Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment before taking Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.
Children
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Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet should not be used by children below 18 years of age, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.
Heart
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Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet in heart patients.
Geriatrics
Caution
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients, as they may be at an increased risk of adverse reactions compared with younger individuals.
FAQs
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet is used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ such as a kidney, heart‚ or liver.
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening the immune system by inhibiting the production of cells or antibodies that attack foreign cells. This effect helps in stopping the immune system from targeting and rejecting the transplanted organ.
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet causes leukopenia (decreased number of white blood cells) and hence may make you more susceptible to infections. Consult your doctor if you develop any signs of infection, such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet can suppress the immune system and can increase the risk of skin cancer. So, it would be best if you avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Also, wear protective clothing covering your head, neck, arms and legs, and use a sunscreen lotion with a high SPF (sun protection factor).
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet can suppress the immune system. You should not donate blood while using Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet and for at least 60 days after stopping treatment, as it makes you more prone to infections. Besides, men should not donate sperm while using Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet for at least 90 days after stopping the treatment.
Some medicines might absorb mycophenolate sodium more slowly or faster if taken concomitantly, such as antacids containing aluminium or magnesium, colestipol, cholestyramine, or calcium-free phosphate binders. Before taking Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet , speak with your doctor about your ongoing medication list. Your doctor will decide whether they should be taken along with Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet .
The live vaccine may not work while on treatment with Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet . Do not have immunisations/vaccinations without talking to your doctor first. Also, avoid contact with people who have recently had immunisations/vaccinations.
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, cough, muscle pain, low blood pressure, fever and respiratory infections. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it. Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after eating or drinking) or as advised by the doctor.
Avoid prolonged or unnecessary exposure to sunlight (sunlamps, tanning beds) and light therapy and wear protective clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses. This will help lower your risk of developing skin cancer.
Your doctor has prescribed Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet to suppress the immunity and prevent the rejection of the transplanted kidney.
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet may increase the risk of skin cancer as it reduces the body’s defences. Limit the amount of sunlight and UV light, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen with high SPF.
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet is not a steroid or chemotherapy medicine. It is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant.
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet may cause skin problems such as hair loss. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
The doctor may recommend regular blood tests to check for signs of infection and to monitor the blood count. Women of childbearing potential must provide a negative pregnancy test before the start of treatment.
As Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet reduces the body’s defences, you may be at a higher risk of developing infections. Therefore, your doctor has asked you to stay away from a person who has chickenpox or shingles.
Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet causes a high frequency of miscarriage and birth defects. Therefore, before the start of treatment, women of childbearing potential must provide a negative pregnancy test. Also, women who can become pregnant should use effective contraception during treatment and for 6 months after stopping Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet . Two forms of contraception are preferable as this will reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy. Contact the doctor about the effective methods of contraception.
As a precaution, the male or his female partner must use reliable contraception during treatment and for 90 days after stopping Mycept-S 540 mg Tablet .
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