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What is CellCept 500 MG Injection

CellCept 500 MG Injection is an immunosuppressant. Your body may "reject" an organ transplant when the immune system treats the new organ as an invader. An immunosuppressant helps to prevent this rejection.
CellCept 500 MG Injection is used to prevent your body from rejecting a kidney, liver, or heart transplant. This medicine is usually given with cyclosporine and a steroid medicine.
CellCept 500 MG Injection may also be used for purposes not listed in CellCept 500 MG Injection guide.

CellCept 500 MG Injection side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
CellCept 500 MG Injection can lower blood cells that help your body fight infection. This can lead to serious conditions including herpes, shingles, hepatitis, blood or tissue infections, severe brain infection causing disability or death, or a viral infection causing kidney transplant failure. Call your doctor right away if you have:

Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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CellCept 500 MG Injection dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Organ Transplant -- Rejection Prophylaxis:

Renal Transplantation: 1 g orally or intravenously twice a day. Orally: 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Intravenously: administered over 2 hours.
Cardiac Transplantation: 1.5 g intravenously twice a day administered over no less than 2 hours or 1.5 g orally twice a day
Hepatic Transplantation: 1 g intravenously twice a day administered over no less than 2 hours or 1.5 g orally twice a day

Usual Geriatric Dose for Organ Transplant -- Rejection Prophylaxis:

Renal Transplantation: 1 g orally or intravenously twice a day. Orally: 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Intravenously: administered over 2 hours.
Cardiac Transplantation: 1.5 g intravenously twice a day administered over no less than 2 hours or 1.5 g orally twice a day
Hepatic Transplantation: 1 g intravenously twice a day administered over no less than 2 hours or 1.5 g orally twice a day

Usual Pediatric Dose for Organ Transplant -- Rejection Prophylaxis:

Renal transplantation:
3 months or younger: Data not available
3 months or older:
Initial dose: 600 mg/m2/dose twice daily up to a maximum of 2 grams/day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Nephrotic Syndrome:

Frequently relapsing:
Initial dose: 12.5 to 18 mg/kg orally twice daily for 1 to 2 years with a tapering dose of prednisone.
Maximum dose: 2 grams per day.
Steroid-dependent:
Initial dose: 12 to 18 mg/kg or 600 mg/m2 orally twice daily.
Maximum dose: 2 grams per day.

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CellCept 500 MG Injection - Frequently asked Questions

Can CellCept 500 MG Injection be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

What other drugs will affect CellCept 500 MG Injection?

Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with CellCept 500 MG Injection, especially:

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with CellCept 500 MG Injection, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Who should not take CellCept 500 MG Injection?

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to CellCept 500 MG Injection, mycophenolic acid, or to an ingredient called Polysorbate 80.

Using CellCept 500 MG Injection may increase your risk of developing serious infections or other types of cancer, such as lymphoma or skin cancer. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.

To make sure CellCept 500 MG Injection is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

FDA pregnancy category D. This medicine can cause a miscarriage or birth defects, especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy. You will need to have a negative pregnancy test before and during treatment with CellCept 500 MG Injection. You must prevent pregnancy before and during your treatment with CellCept 500 MG Injection, and for at least 6 weeks after your treatment ends.

If you are a woman of child-bearing potential, you will be required to use birth control. You have child-bearing potential (even if you are not sexually active) from the age of puberty until you have been in menopause for at least 12 months in a row.

CellCept 500 MG Injection can make hormonal birth control (pills, injections, implants, skin patches, or vaginal rings) less effective. If you use hormonal birth control, you must also use a back-up barrier method (such as a cervical sponge, a male or female condom, or a diaphragm or cervical cap used together with spermicide).

You do not need to use additional birth control if you use an intrauterine device (IUD), if you have had a tubal ligation, or if your sexual partner has had a vasectomy.

This medicine comes with patient instructions about the most effective non-hormonal forms of birth control to use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

If a pregnancy occurs during treatment, do not stop using CellCept 500 MG Injection. Call your doctor for instructions. Also call the Mycophenolate Pregnancy Registry (1-800-617-8191).

CellCept 500 MG Injection is sometimes given to pregnant women. Your doctor will decide whether you should use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Although this medicine can affect pregnancy or fertility, it is sometimes given to women who are unable to use other needed transplant medications.

It is not known whether CellCept 500 MG Injection passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

The liquid form may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of CellCept 500 MG Injection if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

How should I take CellCept 500 MG Injection?

You must remain under the care of a doctor while you are using CellCept 500 MG Injection. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

The injection form of CellCept 500 MG Injection is injected into a vein through an IV. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

Take oral CellCept 500 MG Injection on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

Do not crush, chew, break, or open a CellCept 500 MG Injection capsule or tablet. Swallow it whole.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

CellCept 500 MG Injection (CellCept) and mycophenolic acid (Myfortic) are not absorbed equally in the body. If you are switched from one brand to the other, take only the pills your doctor has prescribed. Always check your refills to make sure you have received the correct brand and type of medicine.

You will need regular medical tests to be sure this medicine is not causing harmful effects.

If you have ever had hepatitis B or C, CellCept 500 MG Injection can cause this condition to come back or get worse. You may need blood tests to check your liver function.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. Throw away any unused liquid that is older than 60 days.

The liquid medicine may also be stored in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

Can CellCept 500 MG Injection be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can CellCept 500 MG Injection be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology