Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patientsPrevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients Mycograft 180mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It lowers your immune response and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine may be used in combination with other medicines to suppress the immune system and help your body accept the new organ.In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients Mycograft 180mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It lowers your immune response and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine may be used in combination with other medicines to suppress the immune system and help your body accept the new organ.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them.Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
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. Mycograft 180mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.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. Mycograft 180mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Mycograft 180mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.Mycograft 180mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.
Alcohol
SAFE - Consuming alcohol with Mycograft 180mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.SAFE - Consuming alcohol with Mycograft 180mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Mycograft 180mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Mycograft 180mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE - Mycograft 180mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.UNSAFE - Mycograft 180mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE - Mycograft 180mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.SAFE - Mycograft 180mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Mycograft 180mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mycograft 180mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Mycograft 180mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mycograft 180mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Mycograft 180mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mycograft 180mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Mycograft 180mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mycograft 180mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Are both Mycograft & Mycept-S medicines exactly the same?
Yes, both medicines have the same salt composition, dosage, and effectiveness. They work the same way in your body. The only difference is the brand — and Mycept-S option is much more affordable without compromising on quality
Can Mycograft 180mg Tablet increase cancer risk?
Mycograft 180mg Tablet may raise the risk of certain cancers, such as skin cancer and lymphoma. Protect yourself from sun exposure and consult your doctor if you notice any unusual skin changes or other concerning symptoms.
Are special tests required while taking Mycograft 180mg Tablet?
Yes, you will need blood tests before starting and regularly during treatment to monitor blood counts and assess kidney and liver function.
What precautions should men take while on Mycograft 180mg Tablet?
Men and their partners should use effective contraception during treatment and for 90 days afterward. Men should also refrain from donating semen during this time.
What precautions should women take while on Mycograft 180mg Tablet?
Women should avoid Mycograft 180mg Tablet if pregnant or planning to conceive due to risks of miscarriage and birth defects. Use two reliable forms of contraception for 4 weeks before, during, and 6 weeks after treatment.
Why was Mycograft 180mg Tablet prescribed after my kidney transplant?
Mycograft 180mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant that helps your body accept the donor kidney by suppressing the immune response against it.
Is Mycograft 180mg Tablet a steroid or chemotherapy drug? Can it cause hair loss?
Mycograft 180mg Tablet is neither a steroid nor a chemotherapy drug; it is an immunosuppressant. Hair loss is a common side effect.
Why should I avoid contact with chicken pox or shingles while on Mycograft 180mg Tablet?
As an immunosuppressant, Mycograft 180mg Tablet weakens your immune system, increasing your risk of contracting chicken pox or shingles if exposed. Follow your doctor's advice and seek immediate care if you are exposed.
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