{"product_id":"mycophenolic-acid-delayed-release-360mg-tablets-60s","title":"Mycophenolic Acid Delayed-Release 360mg Tablets 60's","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets are an antimetabolite immunosuppressant indicated for prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult patients receiving kidney transplants and in pediatric patients at least 5 years of age and older who are at least 6 months post kidney transplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUse in combination with cyclosporine and corticosteroids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimitations of Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets and mycophenolate mofetil tablets and capsules should not be used interchangeably\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn adults: 720 mg by mouth, twice daily (1440 mg total daily dose) on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after food intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn children: 5 years of age and older (who are at least 6 months post kidney transplant), 400 mg\/m\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Sup\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003eby mouth, twice daily (up to a maximum of 720 mg twice daily).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not crush, chew, or cut tablet prior to ingestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContraindications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of hypersensitivity, including anaphylaxis, to mycophenolate sodium, mycophenolic acid (MPA), mycophenolate mofetil, or to any of its excipients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings \u0026amp; Precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew or Reactivated Viral Infections: Consider reducing immunosuppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood Dyscrasias, including Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA): Monitor for neutropenia or anemia; consider treatment interruption or dose reduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious GI Tract Complications (gastrointestinal bleeding, perforations and ulcers): Administer with caution to patients with active digestive system disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypersensitivity Reactions: Discontinue mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets, treat and monitor until signs and symptoms resolve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmunizations: Avoid live attenuated vaccines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatients with Hereditary Deficiency of Hypoxanthine-guanine Phosphoribosyl-transferase (HGPRT): May cause exacerbation of disease symptoms; avoid use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood Donation: Avoid during therapy and for 6 weeks thereafter. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemen Donation: Avoid during therapy and for 90 days thereafter.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdverse Reactions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost common adverse reactions (≥ 20%): anemia, leukopenia, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dyspepsia, urinary tract infection, CMV infection, insomnia, and postoperative pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52528115908908,"sku":null,"price":11000.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/mycophenolic-acid-delayed-release-360mg-tablets-60s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}