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

Expert advice for MMF Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Mmf 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 Mmf. 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 Mmf. 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).

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

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

Q. Is Mmf cytotoxic?
Yes. Mmf 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.