Myfortic 360mg tablet

Myfortic 360mg is an immunosuppressive drug that is administered alongside other medications (for example, corticosteroids) for preventing rejection of the transplanted kidney. It consists of the active component – mycophenolate sodium. The mechanism of action of the medication is reducing the activity of the immune system. Key Information About the DrugAdministration: The tablets should be ingested whole, as the medication is gastro-resistant. Therefore, do not crush, chew or break the tablets. Dosage: The recommended dosage for preventing organ rejection is usually two tablets of 360mg each (720 mg) twice per day (in the morning and evening) in total 1440 mg daily.Appearance: This drug is usually prescribed as pale orange-red, film-coated, ovaloid tablet debossed with “CT” mark on one side.Important WarningsPregnancy: It may cause miscarriages and severe malformations of the baby. Women who are able to have children need to take contraceptive measures during the treatment.Side Effects:The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, and increased risk of infections due to reduced activity of the immune system.Exposure to Sunlight: It reduces activity of the immune system, therefore, the risk of different types of cancer including skin cancer increases.