Cellmune 500mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
980.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Lactation

USED FOR:
Organ transplantation

COMPOSITION:
Mycophenolate mofetil (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti neoplastics

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Cellmune 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE
Lactation
UNSAFE

Cellmune 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Cellmune 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Cellmune 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cellmune 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Cellmune 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Mycophenolate mofetil   500mg

Uses of Cellmune Tablet
Cellmune 500mg Tablet is used in organ transplantation.

How to use Cellmune Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cellmune 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cellmune Tablet works
Cellmune 500mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Headache, Increased blood pressure, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils).

Expert advice for Cellmune Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Cellmune to stop the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver). You might need to take other medications such as corticosteroids and cyclosporin while on Cellmune. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Avoid contact with people who have cold, flu or other contagious illness. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Do not receive certain vaccine such as “live vaccines” while you are on Cellmune. They may not work well and may not fully protect you. Protect yourself from direct sunlight by wearing protective clothing and applying a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Cellmune a steroid drug?
No. Cellmune is not a steroid drug

Q. Is Cellmune safe?
Cellmune is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Is Cellmune cytotoxic?
Yes. Cellmune may cause death of immune cells and it also causes certain types of skin cancers. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.