mycophenolate(CellCept (mofetil), Myfortic (sodium DR))
Inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor
Pronunciation
/maɪkoʊˈfɛnəleɪt/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- mycophenolate
- Brand names
- CellCept (mofetil), Myfortic (sodium DR)
- Therapeutic class
- Inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take on empty stomach (1h before or 2h after meals) for best absorption.
- Swallow capsules whole; do not crush, chew, or open (cytotoxic).
- Women of childbearing potential must use 2 forms of contraception starting 4 weeks before and continuing 6 weeks after stopping (REMS).
- Avoid live vaccines.
- Report fever, sore throat, easy bruising, persistent diarrhea.
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