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Comparing CellCept vs Tacrolimus

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CellCept Tacrolimus
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CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) Tacrolimus
Prescription only

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

Prescription only

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

More about CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) More about Tacrolimus
Generic Status

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available
Ratings & Reviews

CellCept has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 31 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 3% reported a negative effect.

Tacrolimus has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 46 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect.

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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
  • flatulence
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See also: CellCept side effects in more detail.

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
  • tremor
  • show all 12

See also: tacrolimus side effects in more detail.
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 capsule
Dosage 250 mg
Per Unit* $9.57
Cost* $956.77

View all CellCept prices and generic prices

Quantity 100 each
Dosage 1 mg
Per Unit* $1.49 - $1.88
Cost* $148.93 - $187.70

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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, 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 ** View glossary of terms
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.
Drug Interactions

A total of 308 drugs are known to interact with CellCept:

  • 50 major drug interactions (216 brand and generic names)
  • 229 moderate drug interactions (810 brand and generic names)
  • 29 minor drug interactions (1383 brand and generic names)

A total of 792 drugs are known to interact with tacrolimus:

  • 242 major drug interactions (888 brand and generic names)
  • 533 moderate drug interactions (1949 brand and generic names)
  • 17 minor drug interactions (131 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Tacrolimus should be taken on a consistent schedule before or after you eat at the same times each... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

May 03, 1995

April 08, 1994
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

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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