What is CellCept used to treat?

CELLCEPT® (mycophenolate mofetil) is a prescription medicine to prevent rejection (antirejection medicine) in people who have received a kidney, heart or liver transplant. Rejection is when the body’s immune system perceives the new organ as a “foreign” threat and attacks it.

How much CellCept can you take?

The standard dose is 1000 mg twice a day. Some people need a higher dose of 1500 mg twice a day.

Is CellCept a chemo drug?

No, CellCept isn’t a chemotherapy drug. Chemotherapy drugs work by destroying all cells that are growing quickly. This works in cancer treatment because cancer cells grow more quickly than normal healthy cells.

What happens if you take too much CellCept?

Stomach and intestinal bleeding can happen in people who take high doses of Cellcept. Bleeding can be severe and you may have to be hospitalized for treatment.

Is CellCept a steroid?

Mycophenolate mofetil, the main ingredient of CellCept, is one among the non-steroid medications being considered as an alternative to prednisone in treating sarcoidosis.

What symptoms does CellCept treat?

Some of the medical conditions that can be treated with CellCept are:

  • Lupus (especially for people who have kidney inflammation from lupus)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (such as Crohn’s disease)
  • Interstitial lung disease.
  • Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
  • Vasculitis.
  • Uveitis5.

Is CellCept a strong immunosuppressant?

Mycophenolate mofetil, Cellcept, a new immunosuppressive drug with great potential in internal medicine.

How quickly does CellCept work?

It takes 6 to 12 weeks for the Cellcept to start working. It is important for patients starting this medicine to keep taking it as prescribed. Taking Cellcept with food can help minimize possible side effects like nausea and stomach pain.

Can CellCept make you tired?

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy.

Does CellCept stop inflammation?

It suppresses the body’s immune response and reduces inflammation in your lungs.

Is CellCept better than prednisone?

CellCept has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 3% reported a negative effect. Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 756 ratings on Drugs.com.

Does CellCept make you sleepy?