It is used with other medicines to lower the body's natural immunity in patients who receive organ transplants (eg, kidney, heart, or liver).

Mycophenolatemofetil is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

Major & minor side effects for MycophenolateMofetil

• Constipation
• Stomach pain or swelling
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Trouble with sleeping
• Pain in the arms, legs and the back
• Uncontrolled shaking of arms or legs
• Headache
• Persistent diarrhea
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet 
• Severe difficulty in breathing
• Chest pain
• Dizziness and fainting
• Black or tarry stools
• Bloody or coffee colored vomit
• Yellowing of skin and eyes

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from this rare genetic disorder caused by the deficiency of hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT) enzyme.

Women of childbearing age should take appropriate precautionary measures to avoid pregnancy while taking this medicine.

Vaccination with live and attenuated strains of microorganisms should be avoided while taking this medicine since the risk of severe infections is significantly high.

Intravenous route of administration should be used for patients unable to take the oral form.

Patients should avoid direct exposure to sunlight or sunlamps while taking this medicine due to the increased risk of skin cancer. 

Use of this medicine suppresses the immune system of patients and increases the risk of infections and sepsis.

Use of this medicine may affect the count of blood cells and cause associated complications.

Use of this medicine may cause ulcers and bleed in the gastrointestinal tract.

Report the use of all medicines including vaccinations, herbs, and supplements to the doctor before receiving MycophenolateMofetil to rule out chances of a possible interaction.

The effect of mycophenolatemofetil is different from mycophenolic acid and hence patients or healthcare providers should stick to the medicine prescribed by the doctor.