
Graftide M 500mg Tablet
Salt Composition: Mycophenolate Mofetil
Expiry Date: 01/2028
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10 Tablet(s) In A Strip
About The Product
ORGAN TRANSPLANT
Description
- Graftide M 500mg Tablet contains Mycophenolate mofetil (500mg) as an active ingredient that belongs to the immunosuppressant class of drugs. It is used to prevent organ rejection such as kidney, liver, or heart in transplant patients.
- It is usually prescribed in combination with other medicine. It works by weakening the body’s immune system to prevent the attack on transplanted organ. Dosage of the medicine depends upon the type of transplant a patient has. However, don't take more than the recommended dose.
Uses
- Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
Side Effects
Like any other medicine, Graftide M 500mg Tablet also has some common to severe side effects. These undesired symptoms observed in the body after taking this injection and usually disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine.
Common Side Effects Include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- High blood pressure
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Bacterial infection
- Fungal infection
- Pneumonia
- Increased uric acid level in blood
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Anxiety
- Breathlessness
- Increased creatinine level in blood
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Acne
- Muscle pain
However, if the symptoms don't disappear with time or you have severe side effects, then consult your doctor immediately.
How To Use
- Doctor will decide the dose and duration of Graftide M 500mg Tablet based on the type of transplant you have and other factors such as body weight and age. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water as it is an orally available drug.
- This tablet can be taken with or without food but on the fixed time everyday to get better results. Take it exactly as advice by the doctor, don't miss a dose or over dose the medicine.
How It Works
- Graftide M 500mg Tablet contains Mycophenolate mofetil (500mg) as an active ingredient that belongs to the immunosuppressant class of drugs.
- It works by weakening the body’s immune system and reduces its action to prevent the attack on a transplanted organ or rejection of the transplanted organ.
Safety Advice
FAQs
Graftide M 500mg Tablet contains Mycophenolate mofetil (500mg) as an active ingredient that belongs to the immunosuppressant class of drugs.
References
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