Comparing Mycophenolate Mofetil vs Tacrolimus
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Prescribed for Nephrotic Syndrome, Organ Transplant - Rejection Prophylaxis, Graft-versus-host disease. May also be prescribed off label for Autoimmune Hepatitis, Bullous Pemphigoid, Crohn's Disease,... View more |
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. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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For Myasthenia Gravis: I was on Imuran for about 20 years for MG. but it blood tests begin to show liver damage. I went to 20 MG of prednisone a few months until it was reduced to 10 MG, then 5 MG. I relapsed again and increased to 60 MG by the end of 2014. Began taking 400MG Celcept while decreasing prednisone. Happily off prednisone October 2015, with no signs of MG. Prednisone destroys protein so I was weak and had gained 25 pounds. January 2016, still on cellcept and back to normal weight. However am weak, ache, and sleep little. These are possible side affects of cellcept. And will be looking for a solution. On a daily basis it beats the heck out of prednisone. |
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For Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis: I received a modified multi visceral transplant in 2008 due to a desmoid tumor, I had this surgery performed at U.P.M.C of Pittsburgh where I was blessed by God to have had amazing transplant doctors. I was on Prograf for the longest amount of time and had since been switched over to the generic. I had noticed for quite a while however that I do suffer from tremors and lately I have been having the feeling of eye twitching which is slightly annoying to me but I can not complain as without God and my medicine I would not be here to share this. I have heard of long term conditions down the road from others that I have come across and Lord willing that will not be my case, I have become diabetic. I hope this helps. For Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis: I have been using Tacrolimus for the past 2 years. Had a liver transplant on 1 Aug 2009, was on Prograf but I live in Kenya and it is difficult to find Prograf in the local market so I went generic. I started out on 6mg twice daily, I'm down to 4mg twice daily. There's been no difference for me between the Prograf and the generic version... but I have put on weight. |
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Commonly reported 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 mycophenolate mofetil 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. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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18 hours |
21.2 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 276 drugs are known to interact with mycophenolate mofetil:
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A total of 731 drugs are known to interact with tacrolimus:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date |
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May 03, 1995 |
April 08, 1994 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Myasthenia Gravis: I have had Myasthenia Gravis for 6 years. After a serious crisis and use of high levels of Prednisone. In 2008 I was put on mycophenolate mofetil. It has helped me tremendously. Not totally free from M.G. but I am pretty good and think Mycophenolate is great. I am male 67 and am on 1.5 grams per day. It has changed my life for the good.