Imofetil S 360mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Mycophenolate sodium (360mg) |
| Manufacturer: | East West Pharma |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Imofetil S 360mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. Imofetil S 360mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It works by weakening your body's immune system, so it does not attack the transplanted organ. The amount of Imofetil S 360mg Tablet you take depends on the type of transplant you have. Follow your doctor's instructions on this. This medicine may be taken with or without food. Swallow it as a whole, do not crush, chew, break, or open them. Take the medicine regularly to get the most benefit and keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop taking it, you may increase the chances of rejecting your transplanted organ.
Imofetil S 360mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.
Why has my doctor given me Imofetil S 360mg Tablet after I have had a kidney transplant?
Imofetil S 360mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant used to help your body accept the donor kidney. It works by suppressing parts of your immune system, which would normally attack the transplanted organ as foreign.
Can Imofetil S 360mg Tablet cause cancer?
Imofetil S 360mg Tablet may increase your chances of certain cancers like skin cancer and lymphoma. Protecting yourself from sunlight with clothing, sunscreen, and limiting time outdoors can help minimize these risks. If you experience any new skin sores or lesions, see your doctor immediately.
Is Imofetil S 360mg Tablet a steroid or a chemotherapy drug? Can it cause hair loss?
Imofetil S 360mg Tablet is neither a steroid nor a chemotherapy medicine. It's an immunosuppressant that weakens the immune system to prevent rejection of the transplanted organ.
Do I need any special tests while taking Imofetil S 360mg Tablet?
Your doctor will order blood tests before starting treatment and will require you to have regular blood tests to monitor your response to the medicine and check for side effects.
My doctor has asked me to stay away from a person who has chicken pox or shingles. Why?
Imofetil S 360mg Tablet weakens the immune system, so you may develop chicken pox or shingles if you come into contact with someone infected.
What precautions should a female follow while taking Imofetil S 360mg Tablet?
Do not take Imofetil S 360mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. It may lead to miscarriage and birth defects in your baby.
What precautions should a male follow while taking Imofetil S 360mg Tablet?
Both men and their partners should use reliable contraception during and after treatment for Imofetil S 360mg 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. Imofetil S 360mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Take it with food to minimize possible side effects like nausea and stomach pain.
- Avoid contact with people who have an infection and consult your doctor immediately if you develop a sore throat, high temperature or any other signs of infections.
- It may cause birth defects so birth control is required in females of reproductive age.
- Protect yourself from direct sunlight by wearing protective clothing and applying a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF).
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, or fever.
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- High blood pressure
- Changes in the number of white blood cells
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol with Imofetil S 360mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeed
Imofetil S 360mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy
Imofetil S 360mg 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.
