* The CellCept IV infusion is used for people who aren’t able to swallow CellCept capsules, tablets, or liquid. In this situation, your doctor may give you the CellCept infusion for
up to 14 days
.
How long should you take mycophenolate?
Mycophenolate does not work immediately it can take up
to 8 – 12 weeks
before you have any benefit. It is important to continue treatment during this time. Mycophenolate cannot cure the condition and you may need to take it for several years to keep your relapses under control.
Can you just stop taking CellCept?
Do not stop taking CellCept unless your doctor tells you to
. If you stop your treatment you may increase the chance of rejection of your transplant organ.
How long does CellCept stay in your system after stopping?
People break down medication at different rates. In healthy non-pregnant adults, it takes an
average of one week
for most of the mycophenolate to be gone from your body. If you are planning pregnancy, talk to your healthcare provide about when you should stop this medication and your treatment options.
What does CellCept do to your body?
CELLCEPT
weakens the body’s immune system
and affects your ability to fight infections. Serious infections can happen with CELLCEPT and can lead to hospitalizations and death. These serious infections can include: Viral infections.
What drugs should not be taken with mycophenolate?
Certain products may make it harder for your body to absorb mycophenolate if they are taken at the same time. Do not take this medication at the same time as antacids containing aluminum and/or magnesium,
cholestyramine, colestipol
, or calcium-free phosphate binders (such as aluminum products, lanthanum, sevelamer).
Do you gain weight on CellCept?
Weight gain wasn’t a side effect reported
in clinical studies of CellCept. However, swelling in the ankles, feet, or legs can occur with this drug. This extra fluid in your body can make it seem like you’ve gained weight. Weight gain is also a possible symptom of organ rejection.
What foods should I avoid with CellCept?
Avoid
eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice
while you are taking sirolimus. Also, you should preferably take sirolimus at least one hour before eating. If you do take it with food, you should take it each time with food to avoid changes in sirolimus levels.
Does CellCept cause memory loss?
Tell your doctor if you experience vision problems, loss of coordination or memory loss, which could be signs Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML), a potential complication of taking mycophenolate. If you become pregnant, tell your doctor immediately.
Can you stop CellCept cold turkey?
Mycophenolate will lower your body’s resistance and there is a chance you might get the infection the immunization is meant to prevent.
Do not stop taking this medicine without checking first with your doctor
.
Can CellCept make you tired?
Side Effects
Constipation, nausea, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach upset, gas, tremor, dizziness,
drowsiness
, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
What happens if you take too much CellCept?
Stomach and intestinal bleeding
can happen in people who take high doses of Cellcept. Bleeding can be severe and you may have to be hospitalized for treatment.
What happens if you take CellCept with food?
Taking mycophenolate with food may
help to lessen stomach cramping and diarrhea
. Food affects how the body absorbs mycophenolate. To keep the blood levels of mycophenolate the same, you should always take it the same way, either with food or without food.
Does CellCept cause anxiety?
Common side effects of CellCept include: asthma, herpes simplex infection, infection, metabolic acidosis, oral candidiasis, pleural effusion, respiratory tract infection, systemic cytomegalovirus disease, urinary tract infection, viremia, abdominal pain, acne vulgaris, anemia, anxiety, asthenia, back pain, …
Does mycophenolate suppress your immune system?
Risks of serious infections: Mycophenolate
weakens the body’s immune system
and may decrease your ability to fight infection.
Does CellCept affect kidney?
After 34 weeks, 58% of the CellCept group
exhibited reversal or stabilization of their renal function
, versus 32% of the cyclosporine group.
