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What is Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension
Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension is an immunosuppressant. Your body may "reject" an organ transplant when the immune system treats the new organ as an invader. An immunosuppressant helps to prevent this rejection. Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension is used to prevent your body from rejecting a kidney, liver, or heart transplant. This medicine is usually given with cyclosporine and a steroid medicine. Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension may also be used for purposes not listed in Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension guide.
Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension can lower blood cells that help your body fight infection. This can lead to serious conditions including herpes, shingles, hepatitis, blood or tissue infections, severe brain infection causing disability or death, or a viral infection causing kidney transplant failure. Call your doctor right away if you have:
weakness on one side of your body, loss of muscle control;
confusion, thinking problems, loss of interest in things that normally interest you;
fever, night sweats, tiredness, painful mouth sores, flu symptoms;
runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, ear pain, headache;
pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums);
bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
pain or burning when you urinate;
swelling, warmth, redness, or oozing around a skin wound; or
a new bump or lesion on your skin, or a mole that has changed in size or color.
Common side effects may include:
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
swelling in your ankles or feet; or
high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, shortness of breath).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Organ Transplant -- Rejection Prophylaxis:
Renal Transplantation: 1 g orally or intravenously twice a day. Orally: 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Intravenously: administered over 2 hours. Cardiac Transplantation: 1.5 g intravenously twice a day administered over no less than 2 hours or 1.5 g orally twice a day Hepatic Transplantation: 1 g intravenously twice a day administered over no less than 2 hours or 1.5 g orally twice a day
Usual Geriatric Dose for Organ Transplant -- Rejection Prophylaxis:
Renal Transplantation: 1 g orally or intravenously twice a day. Orally: 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Intravenously: administered over 2 hours. Cardiac Transplantation: 1.5 g intravenously twice a day administered over no less than 2 hours or 1.5 g orally twice a day Hepatic Transplantation: 1 g intravenously twice a day administered over no less than 2 hours or 1.5 g orally twice a day
Usual Pediatric Dose for Organ Transplant -- Rejection Prophylaxis:
Renal transplantation: 3 months or younger: Data not available 3 months or older: Initial dose: 600 mg/m2/dose twice daily up to a maximum of 2 grams/day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Nephrotic Syndrome:
Frequently relapsing: Initial dose: 12.5 to 18 mg/kg orally twice daily for 1 to 2 years with a tapering dose of prednisone. Maximum dose: 2 grams per day. Steroid-dependent: Initial dose: 12 to 18 mg/kg or 600 mg/m2 orally twice daily. Maximum dose: 2 grams per day.
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Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension - Frequently asked Questions
Can Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension, mycophenolic acid, or to an ingredient called Polysorbate 80.
Using Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension may increase your risk of developing serious infections or other types of cancer, such as lymphoma or skin cancer. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.
To make sure Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
a stomach ulcer or other disorder of your stomach or intestines;
a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection; or
a rare inherited enzyme deficiency such as Lesch-Nyhan syndrome or Kelley-Seegmiller syndrome.
FDA pregnancy category D. This medicine can cause a miscarriage or birth defects, especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy. You will need to have a negative pregnancy test before and during treatment with Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension. You must prevent pregnancy before and during your treatment with Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension, and for at least 6 weeks after your treatment ends.
If you are a woman of child-bearing potential, you will be required to use birth control. You have child-bearing potential (even if you are not sexually active) from the age of puberty until you have been in menopause for at least 12 months in a row.
Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension can make hormonal birth control (pills, injections, implants, skin patches, or vaginal rings) less effective. If you use hormonal birth control, you must also use a back-up barrier method (such as a cervical sponge, a male or female condom, or a diaphragm or cervical cap used together with spermicide).
You do not need to use additional birth control if you use an intrauterine device (IUD), if you have had a tubal ligation, or if your sexual partner has had a vasectomy.
This medicine comes with patient instructions about the most effective non-hormonal forms of birth control to use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
If a pregnancy occurs during treatment, do not stop using Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension. Call your doctor for instructions. Also call the Mycophenolate Pregnancy Registry (1-800-617-8191).
Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension is sometimes given to pregnant women. Your doctor will decide whether you should use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Although this medicine can affect pregnancy or fertility, it is sometimes given to women who are unable to use other needed transplant medications.
It is not known whether Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
The liquid form may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
What other drugs will affect Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension?
Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension, especially:
azathioprine;
cholestyramine;
an antiviral medicine--acyclovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir;
an antibiotic--ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, norfloxacin, rifampin;
stomach acid reducers--lansoprazole (Prevacid), pantoprazole (Protonix), and others; or
a sulfa drug (Bactrim, Cotrim, Septra, and others).
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
How should I take Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension?
You must remain under the care of a doctor while you are using Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
The injection form of Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension is injected into a vein through an IV. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Take oral Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open a Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension capsule or tablet. Swallow it whole.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension (CellCept) and mycophenolic acid (Myfortic) are not absorbed equally in the body. If you are switched from one brand to the other, take only the pills your doctor has prescribed. Always check your refills to make sure you have received the correct brand and type of medicine.
You will need regular medical tests to be sure this medicine is not causing harmful effects.
If you have ever had hepatitis B or C, Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension can cause this condition to come back or get worse. You may need blood tests to check your liver function.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. Throw away any unused liquid that is older than 60 days.
The liquid medicine may also be stored in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
Can Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Cellcept 200 MG per 1 ML Oral Suspension be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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