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