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Description of Cellcept Oral Suspension
Cellcept Oral Suspension has Mycophenolate Mofetil as its active ingredient, and it falls under the class of immunosuppressant. Apart from this, the drug also contains aspartame, xanthan gum, soybean lecithin, sorbitol, sodium citrate dehydrate, methylparaben, colloidal silicon dioxide and citric acid anhydrous. The oral suspension is available in a mixed fruit flavor variant. In the case of children, Cellcept Oral Suspension can only be given to those who are at least 3 months of age.
Indications & Dosage of Cellcept Oral Suspension
Your doctor will recommend you to buy Cellcept Oral Suspension in order to prevent organ transplant rejection after a recent kidney, liver or any other organ transplant. The medicine works by controlling the immune system, so that it does not start fighting the transplanted organ.
The immune system fights against any foreign objects that enter our body. However, in the case of an organ transplant, we need our body to get adjusted to the foreign object in question. The immune system may identify it as a harmful foreign body and try to force it out by way of severe allergic reactions, inflammation, and a host of other critical and life-threatening illnesses. In such a situation, the immune system needs to be made weaker until the body gets adjusted to the transplanted organ.
The dosage recommended to a patient depends on his or her weight, age and medical condition. Cellcept Oral Suspension 600mg/m2 is given to the patient two times per day.
Side Effects & Interactions of Cellcept Oral Suspension
Some of the side effects commonly associated with Cellcept Oral Suspension include:
- Stomach upset, constipation, gas or diarrhea
- Insomnia
- Tremors
- Nausea or vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
As the drug works by making your immune system weaker, your risks of developing an infection increase significantly. Inform your doctor immediately if you have symptoms such as throat soreness, night sweats, vision changes, persistent fever or painful urination.
In some instances, Cellcept Oral Suspension may also lead to a fatal brain infection known as PML or Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy. Symptoms of such a condition include:
- Seizures
- Difficulty moving the muscles
- Clumsiness
- Difficulty speaking
- Sudden changes in the thinking process, identified by trouble concentrating and confusion
Seek medical help immediately if you suffer from any serious side effects of the drug. Symptoms of such side effects include easy bleeding or bruising, swelling of the feet and ankles, muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, decreased or increased urine production, severe tiredness or mental or mood changes.
Do not buy Cellcept Oral Suspension if you are already using phosphate binders, aluminum products, rifamycin, anti-viral drugs or antacids, or if you have recently received a live vaccine shot.
Warnings & Precautions of Cellcept Oral Suspension
Inform your doctor beforehand if you have liver or kidney disease, cancer, or a genetic disorder such as Kelley Seegmiller syndrome or Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
As the drug may cause unusual growth or swelling of your gums, your doctor will advise you to brush your teeth and floss regularly.
Cellcept Oral Suspension increases the risks of skin cancer. Therefore, avoid being exposed to direct sunlight or to any artificial sources of UV light such as tanning booths or sunlamps during treatment.