¿Qué es Cellcept Intravenous?

Cellcept Intravenoso (micofenolato mofetilo) es un agente inmunosupresor utilizado para prevenir el rechazo de órganos en pacientes que han recibido trasplantes de riñón, corazón o hígado. Funciona principalmente al inhibir la proliferación de linfocitos T y B, células del sistema inmunológico responsables del rechazo de órganos trasplantados. Este medicamento se administra por vía intravenosa, típicamente en un hospital o en un entorno clínico, bajo la supervisión de un profesional de la salud.

Side Effects

• Weakness on one side of the body, confusion, clumsiness, loss of interest in things, trouble thinking clearly
• Skin lump or growth, brown or black patches on your skin, changes to a skin mole
• Difficulty moving, joint or muscle pain

Warnings

• This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may give you a pregnancy test before you start using this medicine and 8 to 10 days after using this medicine to make sure you are not pregnant. Birth control pills may not work as well when used with this medicine. Use two forms of effective birth control (including a condom, diaphragm, or contraceptive foam or jelly) during treatment and for at least 6 weeks after the last dose. Male patients with female partners should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 90 days after the last dose. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
• Do not donate sperm during treatment and for at least 90 days after the last dose.
• Tell your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding or if you have kidney disease, bone marrow problems, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers or other digestive problems, or rare genetic disease (including Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, Kelley-Seegmiller syndrome).
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of cancer (including skin cancer, lymphoma)Increased risk of serious infectionsInflammatory (swelling) reactionsReactivation of hepatitis B or C infectionPure red cell aplasia (PRCA)Stomach bleeding or ulcers
• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.