Drug Name:Mycophenolate Mofetil
Drug Class:Immunosuppressant
Mechanism of Action:Inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase, leading to decreased production of guanosine nucleotides and inhibition of T and B lymphocyte proliferation
Use:
  • Prevention of organ rejection in transplant recipients
  • Treatment of autoimmune diseases like lupus nephritis
Side Effects:
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Bone marrow suppression
  • Increased risk of infections
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to mycophenolate mofetil or its components
  • Pregnancy
Specialty:
  • Nephrology
  • Rheumatology
  • Transplant medicine