Manufacturer: Steadfast Medishield Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Mycophenolate mofetil(500mg)
Your doctor will perform some regular blood tests to monitor any changes in your body. MYSTEAD 500 TABLET may increases the risk of skin cancer. Limit your exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet light by covering the exposed areas of skin as much as possible and by applying sunscreen with a high protective factor.
MYSTEAD 500 TABLET can cause birth defects and miscarriage, hence it is strictly not recommended for use in pregnant women and breastfeeding women.
MYSTEAD 500 TABLET is not recommended for use in children under 2 years of age. Contact your doctor before taking.
MYSTEAD 500 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients aged 65 years or above. Contact your doctor before taking MYSTEAD 500 TABLET.
The most common side effects of taking MYSTEAD 500 TABLET are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, high blood pressure, and low number of white blood cells. Contact your doctor if the above side effects worsen.
MYSTEAD 500 TABLET belongs to immunosuppressants which reduces the action of the body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of 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%.
COMMON
Decreased white blood cells
Decrease in calcium levels of blood
Abnormal potassium levels in the blood (high or low)
Raised uric acid levels in the blood
High or low blood pressure
Anxiety
Diarrhoea
Joint or muscle pain
Tiredness, shortness of breath and pale skin (decrease in red blood cells)
Unexpected bleeding and bruising (decrease in blood platelets)
Hypomagnesemia (decrease in magnesium levels of blood)
Dizziness
Headache
Cough
Shortness of breath
Stomach pain, inflammation of the lining of the stomach, abdominal bloating, constipation, indigestion, flatulence, loose stools, nausea, vomiting
Tiredness
Fever
Change in liver and kidney function test results
Respiratory infection
Acne
Weakness
Swelling of hands, ankles, or feet
Itching
UNCOMMON
Fast heartbeat or irregular heartbeat
Fluid in the lungs
Presence of cyst in lymph
Trembling, difficulty in sleeping
Conjunctivitis, blurry vision
Bad breath, gas formation, intestinal blockage, ulcers on lips, heartburn, discoloration of tongue, dry mouth, inflammation of the gums
Loss of appetite
Wheezing
Blockage of salivary glands
Elevated lipid levels
Increase in blood glucose levels or blood cholesterol levels
Strange dreams, delusions
Pain, rigors
Inability to keep an erection
Cough, difficulty breathing, painful breathing
Fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, low body temperature, fast heartbeat
RARE
Stop taking MYSTEAD 500 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Yellowish discoloration of skin and whites of eyes, nausea, loss of appetite and dark urine
Persistent cough or become breathlessness
Signs of infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, sweating, feeling tired, drowsy, or lack of energy
Blood vomit blood or blood in stools due stomach, or intestinal ulcer
Swelling of glands, development of a new skin growth or enlargement of an existing skin growth, or changes in an existing mole. may lead to development of cancer of the skin or lymph nodes
Rashes, swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat causing difficulty breathing
Contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to mycophenolate mofetil, mycophenolic acid or any component of the drug product. With other immunosuppressive treatments, patients treated with mycophenolate are at increased risk of developing lymphomas, and other malignancies, particularly of the skin.
MYSTEAD 500 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Inform your doctor if you are planning to have a child before taking this medicine. Contact your doctor before taking MYSTEAD 500 TABLET.
MYSTEAD 500 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women, hence small amounts of the medicine can pass into the mother’s milk. Contact your doctor before taking MYSTEAD 500 TABLET.
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.
Drug-Drug interactions: MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL may interact with an immunosuppressant (azathioprine), antiviral medications (aciclovir and ganciclovir), a medication used to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin), antacids such as proton pump inhibitors, medications used to treat chronic kidney failure such as phosphate binders, and an antibiotic (norfloxacin+metronidazole).
Drug-Dood interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption as it may worsen the condition by increasing the risk of side effects.
Drug-Disease interactions: MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease, stomach ulcers, chronic infections and phenylketonuria.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
AZATHIOPRINE
ACICLOVIR
GANCICLOVIR
RIFAMPICIN
NORFLOXACIN+METRONIDAZOLE
Keep MYSTEAD 500 TABLET out of the sight and reach of children
Store MYSTEAD 500 TABLET below 30°C
If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of MYSTEAD 500 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and neutropenia.
Take MYSTEAD 500 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your dosage will vary depending on the type of transplant you received. Do not stop the medicine suddenly without the concern of your doctor.
What is MYSTEAD 500 TABLET used for?
MYSTEAD 500 TABLET is used to prevent your body from rejecting an organ transplant (such as kidney, heart, and liver). Contact your doctor before taking MYSTEAD 500 TABLET.
Can I use MYSTEAD 500 TABLET in pregnancy?
No. MYSTEAD 500 TABLET is strictly not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered necessary. Contact your doctor before taking MYSTEAD 500 TABLET.