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Comparing CellCept vs Tacrolimus

CellCept

mycophenolate mofetil

Tacrolimus

Prescribed for Nephrotic Syndrome, Organ Transplant - Rejection Prophylaxis. CellCept may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Organ Transplant - Rejection Prophylaxis, Organ Transplant - Rejection Reversal. May also be prescribed off label for Nephrotic Syndrome, Graft-versus-host disease, Crohn's Disease.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
8.4
10 Reviews

For Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis But too expensive. I'm 27 years old with no insurance and I'm paying close to $1000 a month.

8
Anonymous

For Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis I had a liver transplant Feb '06 and have taken 1000mg twice a day now for a couple years. Before that dosage changed a bit to get correct dosage. I also take tacrolimus (prograf 1mg twice a day) I have had no side effects--expensive but luckily I have a plan.

8
Anonymous
8.4
37 Reviews

For Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis Tacrolimus (aka FK506) saved my first renal graft in 1994. Second renal graft in 2016 and tacrolimus still working great. No side effects noted in 20+years of use except if dose gets to high some hand tremors.

9
David

For Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis I read where prograf does not work well on people of color. I started with 12 pills a day weakened my entire body. Now on 8 pills a day, every so often it weakens my body. Cant stand for long periods of time, I get tired and feel very weak. right now searching for an answer, dr. contacted today

10
ginger sue

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: asthma, herpes simplex infection, infection, metabolic acidosis, oral candidiasis, pleural effusion, respiratory tract infection, systemic cytomegalovirus disease, urinary tract infection, viremia, abdominal pain, acne vulgaris, anemia, anxiety, asthenia, back pain, cardiovascular disorder, chest pain, constipation, cough, depression, diarrhea, disorder of integument, drowsiness, dyspepsia, dyspnea, edema, fever, headache, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, hypertonia, hyperuricemia, hypervolemia, hypokalemia, hypotension, increased lactate dehydrogenase, increased serum alanine aminotransferase, increased serum aspartate aminotransferase, increased serum creatinine, leukopenia, lower limb cramp, myalgia, myasthenia, nausea, pain, paresthesia, peripheral edema, pulmonary disease, rhinitis, sinusitis, tachycardia, thrombocytopenia, tremor, vomiting, weight gain, chills, and flatulence.

See the full CellCept side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: opportunistic infection, diabetes mellitus, infection, headache, hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia, increased blood urea nitrogen, increased serum creatinine, mental status changes, nephrotoxicity, sensation disorder, and tremor.

See the full tacrolimus side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 capsule
Dosage 250 mg
Per Unit* $7.32
Cost* $219.50
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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 0.5 mg
Per Unit* $1.17 - $1.28
Cost* $117.44 - $127.92
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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous powder for injection
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule

Brand Names

N/A

 Astagraf XL, Envarsus XR, Hecoria, Prograf

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

18 hours

21.2 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (7)

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 410 drugs are known to interact with CellCept:

  • 67 major drug interactions (498 brand and generic names)
  • 285 moderate drug interactions (1071 brand and generic names)
  • 58 minor drug interactions (1371 brand and generic names)

A total of 985 drugs are known to interact with tacrolimus:

  • 269 major drug interactions (957 brand and generic names)
  • 673 moderate drug interactions (2754 brand and generic names)
  • 43 minor drug interactions (278 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Tacrolimus should be taken on a consistent schedule before or after you eat at the same times each... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

May 03, 1995

April 08, 1994

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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