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Mycophenolate is in an immunosuppressive medication utilized to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients.¹ It's main function is to weaken the body's immune system so it does not attack and reject the transplanted organ.² While being treated with mycophenolate, it may increase the chance of getting other infections.¹ It is best to avoid contact with people with colds or other infections while on this medication.

Fast Facts:

• -- Dosed orally as a tablet or suspension, or given via IV.¹
• -- Generic for the brands CellCept and Myfortic.
• -- It helps in preventing rejection of heart, liver, and kidney transplants.
• -- Although not labeled as such, mycophenolate is also used in certain patients with lupus nephritis.³

5 Great Resources on Mycophenolate Mofetil

• Roche U.S. Pharmaceuticals: CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil Capsules)
• Wikipedia: Mycophenolic Acid
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Mycophenolate
• RxList: CellCept Drug Description
• Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Mycophenolate Mofetil (Oral Route, Intravenous Route)

5 Latest Headlines on Mycophenolate Mofetil

• More Mycophenolate Mofetil News from Topix

What is Mycophenolate Mofetil?

• National Cancer Institute: Definition of Mycophenolate Mofetil
• TheFreeDictionary: Mycophenolate Mofetil Definition
• Answers.com: Definition
• DermNet NZ: Mycophenolate Mofetil

What are the Uses for Mycophenolate Mofetil?

• First DataBank (via WebMD:): Mycophenolate Mofetil Oral Uses
• Cleveland Clinic: Why is This Drug Prescribed?
• MedScape: Mycophenolate Mofetil HCl IV Dosage and Usage
• MediResource (via C-Health): How Does CellCept Work? What Will it do For Me?

What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Mycophenolate Mofetil?

• Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What are the Possible Side Effects of Mycophenolate Mofetil? | What Other Drugs Affect Mycophenolate Mofetil?
• American College of Rheumatology: Side Effects | Interactions
• Krames Online (via Wishard): What Side Effects May I Notice From Taking Mycophenolate Mofetil?

What are the Alternatives to Mycophenolate Mofetil?

• OrganizedWisdom: Cyclosporin
• OrganizedWisdom: Prednisone
• OrganizedWisdom: Azathioprine
• OrganizedWisdom: Tacrolimus

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Mycophenolate Mofetil

• DailyStrength: Treatment Success Rate/Cellcept Reviews
• DailyStrength: Lupus Forum - Medicine and Symptoms
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Immunosuppressive Medications for Lupus
• eHealthForum: Lupus Forum - Cellcept

Clinical Trials for Mycophenolate Mofetil

• ClinicalTrials.gov: List of Mycophenolate Mofetil Clinical Trials
• CenterWatch: Clinical trials for Mycophenolate Mofetil

Controversy and Lawsuits about Mycophenolate Mofetil

• Medscape Today: Roche Warns Against Switch in Immunosuppressant Regimen for Heart-Transplant Recipients
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Communication About an Ongoing Safety Review of CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) and Myfortic (Mycophenolic Acid)
• The Law Offices of James Sokolove, LLC: Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) (Marketed as CellCept) Concerns

Abuse of Mycophenolate Mofetil

• RxList: Overdosage and Contraindications
• Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): What Happens if I Overdose?
• First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Overdose

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Mycophenolate Mofetil

• PubMed Central: Articles About Mycophenolate Mofetil
• JAMA: Listing of Mycophenolate Mofetil Articles
• Google Scholar: Mycophenolate Mofetil Articles

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Mycophenolate Mofetil (Oral Route, Intravenous Route)
2. ↑ American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Mycophenolate
3. ↑ Daily Strength: Cellcept

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