Cellcept 500mg 50 Tablets
Brand: Roche
Cellcept 500mg is a prescription medication for organ transplant patients. Get Cellcept 500mg with a valid prescription nationwide at PakMeds.
CellCept 500mg Tablets prevent the body from rejecting a kidney, heart, or liver transplant. Doctors prescribe this immunosuppressant alongside ciclosporin and a corticosteroid. Buy authentic CellCept 500mg Tablets now at PakMeds.
Manufacturer | Roche (F. Hoffmann-La Roche) |
|---|---|
Active Ingredient(s) | Mycophenolate Mofetil 500mg |
Strength | 500mg |
Pack Size | 50 Tablets (refer to packaging) |
Prescription Required | Yes |
Generic Name(s) | Mycophenolate Mofetil |
CellCept 500mg Tablets Ingredients and Usage
CellCept 500mg Tablets contain mycophenolate mofetil, an antimetabolite immunosuppressant. An immunosuppressant is a drug that calms the immune system so it does not attack a transplanted organ. Specialists prescribe CellCept after organ transplant surgery.
CellCept 500mg Tablets prevent organ rejection in kidney, heart, and liver transplant recipients. Doctors give CellCept together with ciclosporin and a corticosteroid for the best protection. This combination lowers the chance that the body rejects the new organ.
How Does CellCept 500mg Tablets Work?
CellCept 500mg Tablets convert in the body into mycophenolic acid, the active form of the drug. Mycophenolic acid blocks inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH), an enzyme that builds new guanosine nucleotides. These nucleotides are essential building blocks of DNA.
T cells and B cells, the main drivers of organ rejection, rely heavily on this pathway to multiply. By starving these immune cells of nucleotides, CellCept stops them from proliferating. This dampens the immune attack and protects the transplanted organ.
CellCept 500mg Tablets Side Effects
CellCept 500mg Tablets cause side effects common to immunosuppressant therapy. Digestive problems, low blood counts, and a higher infection risk are the most frequent effects.
Diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting
Abdominal pain
Increased risk of infection
Leukopenia (low white blood cells)
Anaemia (low red blood cells)
Swelling of the hands and feet (oedema)
High blood pressure
Headache and insomnia
Warnings
CellCept causes pregnancy loss and serious birth defects, and is contraindicated in pregnancy. Women of reproductive age must have a negative pregnancy test and use effective contraception before, during, and after treatment.
CellCept weakens the immune system and raises the risk of serious, sometimes fatal infections. These include reactivation of viruses and rare brain infections such as PML.
CellCept increases the long term risk of lymphoma and skin cancer. Patients should limit sun exposure and report any unusual lumps or skin changes.
CellCept can cause severe neutropenia and bone marrow suppression. Doctors check full blood counts regularly throughout treatment.
Do not crush or open CellCept tablets, and avoid contact with the powder. Live vaccines should be avoided during treatment, as they may be unsafe or less effective.
CellCept 500mg Tablets Storage Conditions
Store CellCept 500mg Tablets at room temperature below 30°C in a dry place. Keep the tablets in their original blister to protect them from moisture and light. Keep CellCept out of the reach of children, and do not crush or break the tablets.
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