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Mycophenolate Mofetil Oral Uses and How to Use


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Generic Name: MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL SUSPENSION - ORAL
Pronounced: (my-coh-FEN-oh-late MOW-fet-ill)

Mycophenolate Mofetil Oral Uses

Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (e.g., kidney, liver, heart). It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. This medication works by lowering your body's immune system activity.

How To Use Mycophenolate Mofetil Oral

Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking mycophenolate and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication as directed, usually twice daily on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after meals.

Swallow this medication whole. Do not crush or chew. If you are taking the capsules, do not open them before swallowing.

Certain drugs may decrease the amount of mycophenolate that your body absorbs if 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 (e.g., aluminum products, lanthanum, sevelamer). For more details, ask your pharmacist.

Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same times each day. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses. It is very important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Do not stop taking mycophenolate without first talking to your doctor.


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