myfortic adherence programs
mycophenolic acid (my koe PHEH no lic ah SID)
What is the most important information I should know about Myfortic?
• Treatment with Myfortic may increase your risk of infection and the developmentof lymphoma and other types of cancer myfortic adherence programs. Notify your doctor immediately if youdevelop fever or chills, a sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, mouthsores, abdominal pain, pale stools, or darkened urine myfortic adherence programs. These symptoms couldbe early signs of dangerous side effects myfortic adherence programs.
• Myfortic has caused birth defects in animals, and therefore is not recommendedfor use during pregnancy myfortic adherence programs. Your doctor may ask that you have a pregnancy testwith negative results within 1 week of starting therapy with Myfortic myfortic adherence programs. Two reliableforms of birth control must be used simultaneously before starting treatment,during treatment, and for six weeks following treatment with Myfortic, unlessabstinence is the chosen method or if you have had a hysterectomy myfortic adherence programs. Do not takethis medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant orcould become pregnant during treatment myfortic adherence programs.
• Do not crush, chew, or cut the tablets myfortic adherence programs. The tablets have a special coatingto protect the stomach from irritation myfortic adherence programs.
• Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication beforehaving surgery, before starting any other medicines, and before receiving anyvaccinations myfortic adherence programs.
• Myfortic may increase the risk of developing skin cancer myfortic adherence programs. Limit exposureto sunlight and UV light by wearing protective clothing and using a sunscreenwith a sun protection factor (SPF) rating of 15 or higher myfortic adherence programs.
What is Myfortic?
• Myfortic is an immunosuppressant myfortic adherence programs. Immunosuppressants decrease the actionsof the body's immune system myfortic adherence programs.
• Myfortic is used to prevent the body from rejecting a kidney transplant myfortic adherence programs. It is usually combined with cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral) and a steroidmedication myfortic adherence programs.
• Myfortic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide myfortic adherence programs.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Myfortic?
• Before taking Myfortic, tell your doctor if you have
· a stomach ulcer or other stomach disease;
· a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection; or
· a rare hereditary deficiency of hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl-transferase(HGPRT) such as Lesch-Nyhan and Kelley-Seegmiller syndrome myfortic adherence programs.
• You may not be able to take Myfortic, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above myfortic adherence programs.
• Myfortic has caused birth defects in animals, and therefore is not recommendedfor use during pregnancy myfortic adherence programs. Your doctor may ask that you have a pregnancy testwith negative results within 1 week of starting therapy with Myfortic myfortic adherence programs. Two reliableforms of birth control must be used simultaneously before starting treatment,during treatment, and for six weeks following treatment with Myfortic, unlessabstinence is the chosen method or if you have had a hysterectomy myfortic adherence programs. Do not takethis medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant orcould become pregnant during treatment myfortic adherence programs.
• It is not known whether Myfortic passes into breast milk myfortic adherence programs. Do not takeMyfortic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby myfortic adherence programs.
How should I take Myfortic?
• Take Myfortic exactly as directed by your doctor myfortic adherence programs. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you myfortic adherence programs.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water myfortic adherence programs.
• Take Myfortic on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a mealunless otherwise directed by your doctor myfortic adherence programs.
• Myfortic is usually taken twice a day myfortic adherence programs. Follow your doctor's instructions myfortic adherence programs.
• Do not crush, chew, or cut the tablets myfortic adherence programs. The tablets have a special coatingto protect the stomach from irritation myfortic adherence programs.
• It is important to take Myfortic regularly to get the most benefit myfortic adherence programs.
• Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluationsduring treatment with Myfortic to monitor progress and side effects myfortic adherence programs.
• Store Myfortic at room temperature away from moisture and heat myfortic adherence programs.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember myfortic adherence programs. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the dose you missed, and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose myfortic adherence programs. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwisedirected by your doctor myfortic adherence programs.
• Notify your doctor if you miss a dose of this medication myfortic adherence programs.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected myfortic adherence programs.
• Symptoms of a Myfortic overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,and unusual bleeding or bruising myfortic adherence programs.
What should I avoid while taking Myfortic?
• Avoid sources of infection myfortic adherence programs. Myfortic decreases the body's immune system,and you are more susceptible to infection myfortic adherence programs. Notify your doctor at the first signof fever, chills, or a sore throat myfortic adherence programs.
• Do not receive "live" vaccines during treatment with Myfortic myfortic adherence programs. Administration of a live vaccine may be dangerous during treatment with Myfortic myfortic adherence programs.
• Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication beforehaving surgery, before starting any other medicines, and before receiving anyvaccinations myfortic adherence programs.
• Myfortic may increase the risk of developing skin cancer myfortic adherence programs. Limit exposureto sunlight and UV light by wearing protective clothing and using a sunscreenwith a sun protection factor (SPF) rating of 15 or higher myfortic adherence programs.
What are the possible side effects of Myfortic?
• Treatment with Myfortic may increase your risk of infection and the developmentof lymphoma and other types of cancer myfortic adherence programs. Notify your doctor immediately if youdevelop fever or chills, a sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, mouthsores, abdominal pain, pale stools, or darkened urine myfortic adherence programs. These symptoms couldbe early signs of dangerous side effects myfortic adherence programs.
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingMyfortic and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· unusual tiredness or weakness;
· painful or difficult urination;
· black, bloody, or tarry stools or blood in vomit;
· severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; or
· a sudden unusual feeling of discomfort or illness myfortic adherence programs.
• Other, less serious side effects may also occur myfortic adherence programs. Continue to take Myforticand notify your doctor if you experience
· upset stomach, nausea, or vomiting;
· diarrhea or constipation;
· mild weakness;
· tremor or dizziness;
· headache;
· insomnia;
· swelling of the feet or lower legs; or
· a skin rash myfortic adherence programs.
• Treatment with Myfortic increases the risk of cancer of the immune system myfortic adherence programs.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur myfortic adherence programs. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome myfortic adherence programs.
What other drugs will affect Myfortic?
• Before taking Myfortic, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing medicines:
· another immunosuppressant medicine such as azathioprine (Imuran), tacrolimus(Prograf), or daclizumab (Zenapax);
· cholestyramine (Questran);
· an antacid (prescription or over-the-counter);
· acyclovir (Zovirax) or ganciclovir (Cytovene);
· probenecid (Benemid);
· phenytoin (Dilantin);
· theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair, others);
· oral contraceptives; or
· any type of vaccination myfortic adherence programs.
• You may not be able to take Myfortic, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above myfortic adherence programs.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Myfortic myfortic adherence programs. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products myfortic adherence programs.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Myfortic written forhealth professionals that you may read myfortic adherence programs.
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