Mycomune 500mg Tablet

Product Description

Mycomune 500mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called immunosuppressants. It is used with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting an organ (such as a kidney, heart, or liver) after a transplant. It works by suppressing your bodys immune system so that it does not attack the new organ.

The amount of Mycomune 500mg Tablet you take and how often you take it depends on the type of transplant you have. Follow your doctors instructions on this. Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal, unless your doctor suggest otherwise. Swallow it as a whole, do not crush, chew, or break it. Take the medicine regularly to get maximum benefit and keep taking it even when you feel well. The treatment will continue for as long as you need it to prevent rejection.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, high blood pressure, infections (viral, fungal, bacterial), and changes in the number of white blood cells amongst others. You may catch more infections than usual as medicine suppresses the immune system. There is also an increased risk of developing some cancers for this reason. To reduce your risk of skin cancer, limit your exposure to the sun and use sunscreen. There is a long list of potential side effects of this medicine. You should ask your doctor about them and what signs to look out for because some of them can be serious and need urgent medical attention.

Mycomune 500mg Tablet can cause birth defects and abortion so do not take it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. You should talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any signs of infection or if you have any unexpected bruising or bleeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. You will have regular tests to check for any changes in the number of your blood cells and the amount of sugar and cholesterol in your blood.

Purpose and Function

Mycomune 500mg Tablet is primarily indicated to prevent rejection following kidney, heart, or liver transplants. Acting as an immunosuppressant, it reduces your immune systems activity to prevent it from attacking the newly transplanted organ. This helps improve the chances of a successful transplant and extends the lifespan of the graft.


Proper Usage and Administration

This medication should always be taken orally as per your physicians specific instructions. Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush or chew it. The dosage and frequency will be tailored to individual requirements, typically depending on the type of transplant and your overall clinical response. Regular follow-up and laboratory monitoring are recommended throughout the course.


Storage and Safety Precautions

Store Mycomune 500mg Tablet below 30C, protected from light and moisture, and out of childrens reach. Since side effects like gastrointestinal upset or decreased white blood cell count may occur, regular monitoring for infection and blood parameters is advised. Avoid interactions with antacids, cholestyramine, and other immunosuppressants by informing your healthcare provider about all concomitant medications.