Cellcept 500mg Tablets

About Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medications called ‘immunosuppressants’ used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ such as a kidney, heart or liver. Transplant rejection occurs when the recipient’s immune system identifies the transplanted organ as a ‘foreign object’ and attacks it. If it is not treated promptly, it may cause irreversible damage.

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's contains ‘Mycophenolate mofetil’ used in the treatment of organ transplant rejection along with another immunosuppressant and anti-inflammatory agent. It inhibits T and B lymphocytes (a type of white blood cells that attack foreign cells) and suppresses the production of antibodies (identify and kill foreign cells). These effects suppress the immune system so that the transplanted graft is not rejected.

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's is available in the form of oral tablets, suspension and injections. It would help if you took the oral formulations, i.e. tablet and suspension on an empty stomach. Also, make sure you avoid direct contact of the suspension with the skin. The dose and duration are prescribed by the doctor based on your health condition. Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's's common side-effects are diarrhoea, vomiting, decreased white blood cells and red blood cell count and infections. Consult your doctor right away if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.

Do not take Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to ‘mycophenolate mofetil’ or any ingredients present in it. Also, do not take if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, not using effective contraception and breastfeeding. It can cause birth defects/congenital disabilities in the unborn baby, so make sure you take a pregnancy test before using Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's if you are a woman of childbearing potential. You are advised to use effective contraception while taking Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's. It can increase the risk of skin cancer, so wear protective clothing and limit exposure to sunlight. It increases the risk of infections as it can suppress the immune system. Do not donate blood or sperm without informing your doctor. Please do not take any vaccinations as it may be less effective.

Uses of Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's

Transplant rejection prophylaxis

Medicinal Benefits

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's contains ‘Mycophenolate mofetil’ which belongs to the class of ‘immunosuppressants’. It is used to prevent organ transplant rejection. It reduces the activity of the immune system by inhibiting the action of white blood cells (responsible for immune reaction) in the body. It is preferred to use over steroids, which have long-term side-effects.

Directions for Use

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's is available in the following dosage forms: tablet, suspension and injection. Tablet: Your doctor will prescribe the dose and duration based on your health condition. Take Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The tablet form of Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water do not break or chew the tablet.

• Suspension: It is prescribed when you cannot take the tablet dosage form of Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's. It is available as a dry powder and mixed with the liquid (mostly boiled and cooled water) up to the mark. Shake the bottle well before each use and take the dose as prescribed.
• Injection: A healthcare professional will administer the injection form of Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's, do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's

Like all medicines, Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's also causes some side-effects, although not everybody gets them. The common side-effects of Cellcept 500 mg Tablet 10's are diarrhoea, vomiting, infections, low white blood cell (WBC) or red blood cell (RBC) count. In general, children and elderly patients are more prone to these side-effects. Inform your doctor right away if any of these side-effects persist or worsen.