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USES OF MYCEPT-S TABLET

  • Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients


BENEFITS OF MYCEPT-S TABLET

In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients

Mycept-S 360 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It lowers your immune response and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine may be used in combination with other medicines to suppress the immune system and help your body accept the new organ.


SIDE EFFECTS OF MYCEPT-S TABLET

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 Mycept-S

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • High blood pressure
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Bacterial infection
  • Fungal infection
  • Pneumonia
  • Increased uric acid level in blood
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Anxiety
  • Breathlessness
  • Increased creatinine level in blood
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Acne
  • Muscle pain


HOW TO USE MYCEPT-S TABLET

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. Mycept-S 360 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.



HOW MYCEPT-S TABLET WORKS

Mycept-S 360 Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.



SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Mycept-S 360 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mycept-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.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Mycept-S 360 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Mycept-S 360 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Mycept-S 360 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mycept-S 360 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mycept-S 360 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mycept-S 360 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.



WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE MYCEPT-S TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Mycept-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.