Description
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug mycophenolate sodium, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Mycophenolate sodium is an immunosuppressant drug developed by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration for preventing organ rejection in individuals who have previously received an organ transplant.
Mechanism of Action of Mycophenolate Sodium
Mycophenolate sodium works by inhibiting the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) and reducing the production of guanosine nucleotides. MMF specifically affects the proliferation of activated T and B lymphocytes. These lymphocytes are key players in the immune response that can lead to the rejection of a transplanted organ.
Uses of Mycophenolate Sodium
Mycophenolate sodium helps to treat organ rejection in individuals who have previously received an organ transplant (such as kidney, heart, or liver transplantation). It is prescribed as part of a combination therapy that includes other immunosuppressive drugs.
Mycophenolate Sodium Dosage available
It is an orally available prescription drug. Your physician will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease condition, severity, and other factors. Always take Mycophenolate sodium as prescribed by your doctor. Do not open, crush, break, or chew the medicine.
