Renodapt S (Mycophenolic Acid)


Product Highlights
Renodapt S (mycophenolic acid) belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It is used to lower the body's natural immunity in patients who receive organ transplants. When a patient receives an organ transplant the body's defense cells will try to reject the transplanted organ. Renodapt S works by preventing the defense cells from getting rid of the transplanted organ. This medicine is available only against doctor's prescription.

Composition
Mycophenolic Acid 180mg, 360mg and 540mg tablets

Indication

It is used as prophylaxis of transplant rejection in organ transplantation and as a rescue therapy in patients with rejection episodes.

Dosage

This medicine should be taken on an empty stomach. The medicine is to be taken only as directed by your doctor. The dosage of this medicine will be different for different patients. Do not take more or less than the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking too much may increase the chance of side effects while taking too little may lead to rejection of your transplanted organ.

To remember taking your medicine try to get into the habit of taking it at the same time each day. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Further, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the recommended duration of the dosage will depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor. Your physician will use the results of tests and your physical examination to decide how long you should take this medicine.

Renodapt S tablets should not be crushed, chewed, or cut prior to ingesting. The tablets should be swallowed whole in order to maintain the integrity of the enteric coating.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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 dosing schedule. Do not take double doses.

Drug Interactions

Your doctor may already be aware of possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor. This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: azathioprine, cholestyramine, colestipol, live vaccines, and natalizumab.

Before using prescription and nonprescription/ herbal products like: antacids containing aluminum and/or magnesium, antivirals (e.g., acyclovir, ganciclovir, valganciclovir), calcium-free phosphate binders (e.g., aluminum products, lanthanum, sevelamer), or rifampin consult your doctor.

Mycophenolate mofetil may decrease the effectiveness of combination-type birth control pills by decreasing the amount of certain hormones in your system. This can result in pregnancy. You may need to use an additional form of reliable birth control while using this medication. Consult your doctor for details.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor.

Side Effects and Precautions

During mycophenolate mofetil treatment you may experience any of the following side effects: infection, constipation, nausea, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, gas, tremor, or trouble in sleeping. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.

Also, contact your doctor immediately in case any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: unusual tiredness, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, easy bleeding/ bruising, swelling of the feet or ankles, mental/ mood changes, weakness on one side of the body.

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: chest pain, stomach/abdominal pain, black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, shortness of breath, decrease in urination.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely. However, seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, and troubled breathing. Mycophenolate decreases the body's ability to protect against illness and infection and may also increase your risk of developing lymph node tumors (lymphoma) and other types of tumors. Therefore, this medication must only be given under close medical supervision. Women of childbearing age must use two reliable forms of birth control when using mycophenolate since it may harm an unborn baby.

Note: If there are any signs of organ rejection like decreased urination, retention of fluid in the body, increased blood level of creatinine or blood urea, please contact your doctor immediately

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice any other effects other than those listed above, contact your doctor immediately.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Prevent freezing. Keep out of reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicines no longer required.