Cellcept (Mycophenolate Mofetil)


Brand Name: Cellcept

Generic Name: Mycophenolate Mofetil

Manufacturer/Agent: Roche Pdts Ltd


Formulation: caps

Strength: 250mg

Pack size: 300

Trade Price: KES 53,143.00

Retail Price: @ KES 236.19


Class: Anticancer/immunosuppressants: Other (Oncology & immunosuppression drugs)

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Precautions: Pregnancy or lactation. regular full blood counts should be performed. risk of bone marrow depression.

Indications/Uses: To prevent rejection of organs in transplantation. renal; orally 1g bd within 72 hours of transplantation, then 600mg/sq.m bd (max 2g daily). cardiac; 15.g bd w

Interactions: Anion-exchange resins (eg cholesyramine) and antacids reduce absorption. high plasma levels of both acyclovir and mycophenolate in concomitant administration.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upsets. pancreatitis. oedema. chest pain. dyspnoea. dizziness. insomnia. secondary infections; candida, cmv, herpes. blood disorders.