Mycophenolic Acid
Mycophenolic Acid is an immunosuppressant medication primarily used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. It works by inhibiting lymphocyte proliferation, a key component of the immune response. This medication is commonly prescribed alongside other immunosuppressants for optimal protection.
Mycophenolic Acid is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection in transplant recipients.
This medication carries a boxed (black box) warning — the strongest type of FDA warning. Review the full prescribing information before use.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- L04AA06
- RxNorm
- 7145
- Generic
- Mycophenolic Acid
- Class
- atc-l04
- Brands
- Myfortic
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Prevention of acute organ rejection in kidney, liver, and heart transplant patients; also used in autoimmune conditions such as lupus nephritis and certain vasculitides.
Mycophenolic Acid inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH), an enzyme essential for lymphocyte proliferation. By blocking this pathway, it reduces the immune system's ability to attack transplanted organs.
Requires regular blood monitoring; increases infection risk and may cause gastrointestinal side effects. Contraindicated in pregnancy due to teratogenic effects. Should not be discontinued without medical supervision.
Official drug label
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