Myfortic tablets are an immunosuppressant medication used to prevent the body from rejecting transplanted organs. These tablets contain the active ingredient mycophenolate mofetil, available in 180 mg or 360 mg strengths. This medication helps suppress the immune system to prevent it from attacking and rejecting the transplanted organ, ensuring the survival of the transplanted organ and improving the chances of long-term success of the transplant.
What are the ingredients in Myfortic?
Myfortic tablets contain the following active ingredient:
Mycophenolate mofetil: 180 mg or 360 mg.
In addition to this active ingredient, the tablets contain inactive ingredients.
Indications for Use
Myfortic tablets are used for:
Preventing transplanted organ rejection: especially after kidney, heart, or liver transplants. It is usually used in combination with other immunosuppressive medications (such as corticosteroids, cyclosporine, or tacrolimus).
The treatment aims to suppress the patient's immune system to prevent the body from rejecting the transplanted organ, thus improving the transplant outcome.
What are the dosages of Myfortic?
Myfortic tablets should be taken as directed by a specialist physician and under their close supervision. The dosage and duration of treatment depend on the type of organ being transplanted, the patient's weight, and the other immunosuppressive medications they are taking.
The usual adult dosage after a kidney transplant is 720 mg twice daily (1440 mg daily).
The medication is usually taken on an empty stomach to ensure optimal absorption, unless otherwise recommended by the physician.
The tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. It should not be chewed, crushed, or broken.
It is very important to adhere to the prescribed dosages and schedule regular doctor visits for necessary tests, blood levels monitoring, and side effects. This medication is a long-term treatment and should not be stopped suddenly without consulting a doctor.
What are the side effects of Myfortic?
Myfortic tablets may cause several side effects, most of which are dose-related and temporary, while some can be serious and require close monitoring:
Common side effects:
Gastrointestinal disturbances: such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or constipation. These side effects are very common, especially at the beginning of treatment.
Increased risk of infection: Due to suppressed immune system, the patient becomes more susceptible to bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
Headache.
High blood pressure.
Anemia or a low white blood cell or platelet count.
A doctor should be notified immediately if any severe, persistent, or unusual side effects occur, especially any signs of infection (fever, chills, extreme fatigue), unexplained bleeding, bruising, or severe abdominal pain.