Mycophenolate

Brand name(s): CellCept

Mycophenolate may decrease your ability to fight infection. Wash your hands often and avoid people who are sick while you are taking this medication. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: sore throat; fever; chills; colds sores; blisters; swollen glands; extreme tiredness; loss of appetite; tingling or burning in one part of the body; general weak or sick feeling; and other signs of infection.Mycophenolate may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer, including lymphoma (a type of cancer that develops in the lymph system) and skin cancer. Plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to real and artificial sunlight and light therapy and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. This will decrease your risk of developing skin cancer. Call your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms: pain or swelling in the neck, groin, or armpits; a change in the appearance of a mole; skin changes; or sores that do not heal. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking mycophenolate.

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