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MYCOPHENOLATE SODIUM (UNII: WX877SQI1G) (MYCOPHENOLIC ACID - UNII:HU9DX48N0T)
A-S Medication Solutions
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult patients receiving a kidney transplant. Mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in pediatric patients 5 years of age and older who are at least 6 months post kidney transplant. Mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets are to be used in combination with cyclosporine and corticosteroids. Mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets and mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) tablets and capsules should not be used interchangeably without physician supervision because the rate of absorption following the administration of these two products is not equivalent. Mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to mycophenolate sodium, mycophenolic acid (MPA), mycophenolate mofetil, or to any of its excipients. Reactions like rash, pruritus, hypotension, and chest pain have been observed in clinical trials and post marketi
Product: 50090-6492 NDC: 50090-6492-0 180 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in a BOTTLE
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MYCOPHENOLIC ACID - MYCOPHENOLIC ACID TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE A-S Medication Solutions ---------- MEDICATION GUIDE mycophenolic acid (mye" koe fe nol' ik as' id) delayed-release tablets, USP Read the Medication Guide that comes with mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. If you have any questions about mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets, ask your doctor. What is the most important information I should know about mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets? Mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets can cause serious side effects, including: • Increased risk of loss of pregnancy (miscarriage) and higher risk of birth defects. Females who take mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets during pregnancy, have a higher risk of miscarriage during the first 3 months (first trimester), and a higher risk that their baby will be born with birth defects. • If you are a female who can become pregnant: ▪ your doctor must talk with you about acceptable birth control methods (contraceptive counseling) while taking mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets. ▪ you should have a pregnancy test immediately before starting mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets and another pregnancy test 8 to 10 days later. Pregnancy tests should be repeated during routine follow-up visits with your doctor. Talk to your doctor about the results of all of your pregnancy tests. ▪ you must use acceptable birth control during your entire mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets therapy and for 6 weeks after stopping mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets, unless at any time you choose to avoid sexual intercourse (abstinence) with a man completely. Mycophenolic acid delayed- release tablets decreases blood levels of the hormones in birth control pills that you take by mouth. Birth control pills may not work as well read_full_document
MYCOPHENOLIC ACID - MYCOPHENOLIC ACID TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE A-S MEDICATION SOLUTIONS ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE MYCOPHENOLIC ACID DELAYED-RELEASE TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR MYCOPHENOLIC ACID DELAYED-RELEASE TABLETS. MYCOPHENOLIC ACID DELAYED-RELEASE TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 2004 WARNING: EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, MALIGNANCIES, AND SERIOUS INFECTIONS _SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING_ • USE DURING PREGNANCY IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED RISKS OF PREGNANCY LOSS AND CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS. AVOID IF SAFER TREATMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE. FEMALES OF REPRODUCTIVE POTENTIAL MUST BE COUNSELED REGARDING PREGNANCY PREVENTION AND PLANNING. (5.1, 8.1, 8.3) • Only physicians experienced in immunosuppressive therapy and management of organ transplant patients should prescribe mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets. (5.2) • Increased risk of development of lymphoma and other malignancies, particularly of the skin, due to immunosuppression. (5.3) • Increased susceptibility to bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal infections, including opportunistic infections. (5.4, 5.5) RECENT MAJOR CHANGES Warnings and Precautions, New or Reactivated Viral Infections (5.5) 3/2022 Warnings and Precautions, Acute Inflammatory Syndrome Associated with Mycophenolate Products (5.7) 3/2022 INDICATIONS AND USAGE • Mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets are an antimetabolite immunosuppressant indicated for prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult patients receiving kidney transplants and in pediatric patients at least 5 years of age and older who are at least 6 months post kidney transplant. (1.1) • Use in combination with cyclosporine and corticosteroids. (1.1) Limitations of Use: • Mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets and mycophenolate mofetil tablets and capsules should not be used interchangeably. (1.2) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION In adults: 720 mg b read_full_document