INTRODUCTION

MYCOMUNE S 360MG contains Mycophenolate mofetil which belongs to a group of medicine called immunosuppressants. It is used to prevent your body rejecting a transplanted organ (kidney, heart, or liver). It should be used together with other medicines such as ciclosporin and corticosteroids. Immunosuppressant is an agent that can suppress or prevent the immune response. It works by reduce the action of body's own defence system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, high blood pressure, and changes in the number of white blood cells. This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in children under 2 years old. It can be used in children and adolescents (aged 2 to 18 years). Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF MYCOMUNE S 360MG

• Helps to prevent your body rejecting a transplanted organ (kidney, heart, or liver)

HOW MYCOMUNE S 360MG WORKS

MYCOMUNE S 360MG works by reduce the action of body's own defence system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take MYCOMUNE S 360MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after a meal. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MYCOMUNE S 360MG

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea and vomiting:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

Stomach pain:

Try to rest and relax. You can eat and drink slowly or have smaller and frequent meals. Applying heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may also help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Constipation: 

Take fibre rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.

Diarrhoea:

Drink lots of fluid such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without speaking to a doctor.

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

Weight loss:

Take breakfast every day. Eat lots of protein. Weigh yourself regularly. Lift weights.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking,

• azathioprine or other medicines (given after a transplant operation)
• cholestyramine (used to treat high cholesterol)
• antibiotic such as rifampicin (used to prevent and treat infections such as tuberculosis)
• antacids or proton pump inhibitor (used for acid problems in your stomach such as indigestion)
• phosphate binder (used by people with chronic kidney failure to reduce how much phosphate gets absorbed into their blood)
• isavuconazole (used to treat fungal infections)
• telmisartan (used to treat high blood pressure)
• acyclovir, valaciclovir or ganciclovir (used to treat viral infection)
• vaccine (a live vaccine)

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQs ABOUT MYCOMUNE S 360MG

What precautions should a male follow while taking MYCOMUNE S 360MG?

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 this medicine.

How does MYCOMUNE S 360MG works?

It works by reducing the action of body's own defence system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

What are the uses of MYCOMUNE S 360MG?

It is used to prevent your body rejecting a transplanted organ (kidney, heart, or liver).

REFERENCES

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