Mycophenolate mofetil

Uses

Mycophenolate mofetil is used for the prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients.

How it Works

How Mycophenolate mofetil works Mycophenolate mofetil is an immunosuppressant that reduces the activity of the body's immune system and helps prevent the rejection of transplanted organs.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Mycophenolate mofetil include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, high blood pressure, decreased white blood cell count, low blood platelets, anemia (low number of red blood cells), depression, infection, increased white blood cell count, elevated glucose levels in the blood, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), dizziness, tremors, tachycardia, shortness of breath, dyspepsia, flatulence, increased liver enzymes, rash, elevated blood urea, increased creatinine levels in the blood, weakness, and edema (swelling).

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