Novartis Myfortic 360mg In Pakistan
Novartis Myfortic 360mg In Pakistan
Novartis Myfortic 360mg contains mycophenolic acid as mycophenolate sodium and belongs to a class of medicines called immunosuppressants. It is prescribed to help prevent rejection of a transplanted kidney, generally in combination with other immunosuppressive medicines such as cyclosporine and corticosteroids. Myfortic 360mg is a delayed-release tablet intended for oral use.
Key Benefits
- Helps prevent organ rejection following kidney transplantation.
- Provides immunosuppressive therapy as part of a prescribed transplant-treatment regimen.
- Contains mycophenolic acid as mycophenolate sodium.
- Delayed-release 360mg tablet formulation.
- Manufactured by Novartis.
How to Use
Take Myfortic exactly as prescribed by your transplant specialist or qualified healthcare professional. The dose and treatment schedule are individualized according to the patient's medical condition and transplant regimen.
For adult kidney-transplant patients, the U.S. prescribing information recommends 720mg twice daily, but your healthcare professional may provide different instructions based on your circumstances. Myfortic is generally taken on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. Swallow the tablets whole; do not crush, chew, or cut them.
Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice. Myfortic delayed-release tablets and mycophenolate mofetil tablets or capsules should not be substituted for one another without physician supervision.
Safety Information
Myfortic is a strong immunosuppressive medicine and can increase susceptibility to serious bacterial, viral, fungal, and other infections. It is also associated with an increased risk of certain malignancies, including lymphoma and skin cancers.
Myfortic can cause serious pregnancy-related risks, including pregnancy loss and congenital malformations. Women who can become pregnant should discuss pregnancy prevention and planning with their healthcare professional before and during treatment.
Tell your healthcare professional about all medicines and supplements you use, as well as any history of infections, blood disorders, gastrointestinal disease, or other significant medical conditions. Regular medical monitoring and blood tests may be required during treatment.
Possible adverse effects can include infections, gastrointestinal problems, changes in blood-cell counts, and other effects. Seek medical attention for signs of serious infection, unusual bleeding, severe abdominal symptoms, or a serious allergic reaction.
Store Myfortic according to the manufacturer's instructions. Check the packaging, strength, batch number, expiry date, and authenticity before use. This prescription medicine should be used only under specialist medical supervision.
