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Cellcept 500 mg Tablet Substitute

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Uses:

Prevent organ transplant rejection

Medicinal Benefits:

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet contains ‘Mycophenolate mofetil’ which belongs to the class of ‘immunosuppressants’. It is used to prevent organ transplant rejection. It reduces the activity of the immune system by inhibiting the action of white blood cells (responsible for immune reactions) in the body. It is preferred to use over steroids, which have long-term side effects.

FAQs

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medications called ‘immunosuppressants’. It works by weakening the immune system by inhibiting the production of cells or antibodies that attack foreign cells. This effect helps in stopping the immune system from targeting and rejecting the transplanted organ.

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet can suppress the immune system and can increase the risk of skin cancer. So, you should avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Also, wear protective clothing covering your head, neck, arms and legs, and use a sunscreen lotion with a high SPF (sun protection factor).

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet can suppress the immune system. So, you should not donate blood while using Cellcept 500 mg Tablet and at least 60 days after stopping treatment as it makes you more prone to infections. Besides, men should not donate sperm while using Cellcept 500 mg Tablet for at least 90 days after stopping the treatment.

It is not advised to get pregnant while using Cellcept 500 mg Tablet as it may cause birth defects/congenital disabilities in the unborn baby. So, it would help if you took an effective and reliable contraceptive while using Cellcept 500 mg Tablet , even when men are taking Cellcept 500 mg Tablet .

Cellcept 500 mg Tablet is given to stop rejection of the transplanted organ. If you abruptly stop taking this drug, it might result in rejecting the transplanted organ. So, check with your doctor if you want to stop using Cellcept 500 mg Tablet .