Drug Interactions between CellCept and mycophenolic acid
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil)
- mycophenolic acid
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between CellCept and mycophenolic acid. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
CellCept
A total of 346 drugs are known to interact with CellCept.
- Cellcept is in the drug class selective immunosuppressants.
- Cellcept is used to treat Organ Transplant, Rejection Prophylaxis.
mycophenolic acid
A total of 338 drugs are known to interact with mycophenolic acid.
- Mycophenolic acid is in the drug class selective immunosuppressants.
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Mycophenolic acid is used to treat the following conditions:
- Dermatomyositis (off-label)
- Rejection Prophylaxis
Drug and food interactions
mycophenolic acid food
Applies to: mycophenolic acid
Take mycophenolic acid on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Food may reduce the absorption of mycophenolic acid. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Do not crush, chew, or cut the tablets. The tablets have a special coating to protect the stomach from irritation.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Immunity modifying agents
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'immunity modifying agents' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'immunity modifying agents' category:
- CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil)
- mycophenolic acid
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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