TRANSPLANT

Mycoford

Mycophenolic Acid Delayed Release Tablets 360mg

Mycophenolic acid is used with other medicines to prevent organ rejection after a kidney transplant. Mycophenolic acid is for use in adults and children at least 5 years old.

  • Fever of 100.5 degrees F or higher, swollen glands, painful mouth sores, cold or flu symptoms, headache, ear pain
  • Stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss
  • Weakness on one side of your body, loss of muscle control
  • Confusion, thinking problems, loss of interest in things that normally interest you
  • Pain or burning when you urinate
  • Dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
  • Pain or tenderness around the transplanted kidney
  • Tingly or painful blistering rash on one side of your body
  • Swelling, warmth, redness, or oozing around a skin wound
  • A new skin lesion, or a mole that has changed in size or color

Also call your doctor at once if you have:

  • Bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
  • Low blood cell counts--fever, chills, tiredness, flu-like symptoms, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath

Common side effects of mycophenolic acid may include:

  • Upset stomach, nausea, vomiting
  • Diarrhea, constipation
  • Low blood cell counts, infections
  • Sleep problems (insomnia)
  • Painful urination
  • Pain after surgery