Manufacturer: Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Mycophenolate mofetil(360mg)
The amount of Biomyf-S 360 Tablet you take depends on the type of transplant you have. Follow your doctor’s instructions on this. You should take it on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after a meal. Swallow it as a whole, do not crush, chew, break, or open them. Take the medicine regularly to get the most benefit and keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, you may increase the chances of rejecting your transplanted organ. The treatment will continue for as long as you need it to prevent rejection.
Biomyf-S 360 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called immunosuppressants. It is used with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting an organ (such as a kidney, heart, or liver) after a transplant. It works by weakening your body's immune system, so it does not attack the transplanted organ.
Mycophenolate mofetil is rapidly absorbed in the small intestine. The maximum concentration of its active metabolite, MPA, is attained 60 to 90 minutes following an oral dose. The average bioavailability of orally administered mycophenolate mofetil in a pharmacokinetic study of 12 healthy patients was 94%.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Biomyf-S
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Headache
High blood pressure
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
shingles in patients without a normal immune system.
a herpes simplex infection.
an unusual viral infection called cytomegalovirus infection.
opportunistic fungal infection.
a bad infection.
cancer or malignancy.
decreased function of bone marrow.
Biomyf-S 360 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Biomyf-S 360 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Biomyf-S 360 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Mycophenolate mofetil is indicated in combination with other immunosuppressants to prevent the rejection of kidney, heart, or liver transplants in adult and pediatric patients ≥3 months old.
neutropenia.
GI hemorrhage.
hepatic dysfunction.
renal dysfunction.
HGPRT deficiency.
vaccination.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Biomyf-S 360 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Biomyf-S 360 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Biomyf-S 360 Tablet to stop your body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart, or liver).
It may take 6 to 12 weeks for Biomyf-S 360 Tablet to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Take it with food to minimize possible side effects like nausea and stomach pain.
It makes you more susceptible to getting infections. Avoid contact with people who have an infection and consult your doctor immediately if you develop a sore throat, high temperature, or any other signs of infections.
It may cause birth defects so birth control is required in females of reproductive age.
Protect yourself from direct sunlight by wearing protective clothing and applying sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF).
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, or fever.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Biomyf-S 360 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Why has my doctor given me Biomyf-S 360 Tablet after I have had a kidney transplant?
Biomyf-S 360 Tablet is an immunosuppressant. Biomyf-S 360 Tablet has been prescribed to you to help your body accept the donor's kidney. It does so by working on the cells of your immune system, which fight with any foreign substance and reject its presence. This helps in making the transplanted organ more acceptable to your body.
Q. How long does Biomyf-S 360 Tablet take to start working?
Biomyf-S 360 Tablet does not start working immediately and it may take about 8 to 12 weeks before you see any benefits. It is important to continue taking Biomyf-S 360 Tablet since it does not cure your condition. To ensure that your condition does not reappear, you may have to keep taking the medicine for several years.
Q. Can Biomyf-S 360 Tablet cause cancer?
Biomyf-S 360 Tablet may increase your chances of certain cancers like skin cancer and lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system). When outside, avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight, wear protective clothing, and apply sunscreen. Call your doctor if you experience a new skin sore or bump, a change in the size or color of a mole, a brown or black skin lesion (sore) with uneven edges, a sore whose one part does not look like the other, skin changes, sores that do not heal, unexplained fever, tiredness that does not go away, weight loss, or pain or swelling in the neck, groin, or armpits.
Q. Is Biomyf-S 360 Tablet a steroid or a chemotherapy drug? Can it cause hair loss?
Biomyf-S 360 Tablet is neither a steroid nor a chemotherapy medicine. It is an immunosuppressant which means that it acts on your immune system to suppress or weaken it so that your body does not reject the donated organ of another person. Hair loss is a common side effect of Biomyf-S 360 Tablet.
Q. Do I need any special tests while taking Biomyf-S 360 Tablet?
Since Biomyf-S 360 Tablet can affect blood count and affect the kidneys and liver, your doctor will ask you to have a blood test before you start the treatment. Once the treatment starts, you will be required to take regular blood tests to check for any changes in the blood. These blood tests will help monitor your response to the medicine and the development of any side effects.
Q. My doctor has asked me to stay away from a person who has chicken pox or shingles. Why?
Biomyf-S 360 Tablet is an immunosuppressant, which means that it decreases the activity of the immune system. Since your immune system is already weak, if you come in contact with a patient of chicken pox or shingles, you may develop it too. This is the reason that your doctor has advised you to be cautious. Therefore, follow your doctor’s advice and contact your doctor immediately if you get chicken pox or shingles as you may require special treatment.
Q. What precautions should a female follow while taking Biomyf-S 360 Tablet?
Do not take Biomyf-S 360 Tablet if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. There is a high risk of miscarriage (loss of the pregnancy) during the first 3 months of pregnancy. It may even cause birth defects (problems that are present at birth) in the baby. Therefore, you must use two acceptable forms of birth control together for 4 weeks before you start taking Biomyf-S 360 Tablet, during the treatment, and for 6 weeks after you stop taking Biomyf-S 360 Tablet. Your doctor will suggest the two birth control methods which suit you the best. It is important to use a second form of birth control along with birth control pills as Biomyf-S 360 Tablet may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Q. What precautions should a male follow while taking Biomyf-S 360 Tablet?
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 Biomyf-S 360 Tablet.
