Mycophenolate usage and dosage

The dosage of mycophenolate depends on the patient's specific condition, type of disease and doctor's prescription. The following are general usage and dosage guidelines, but please note that these are for reference only and patients should use the medicine strictly in accordance with the doctor's instructions.

1.Immunosuppressive treatment for organ transplantation:

Kidney transplantation: The general starting dose is 1g per day (500mg twice), usually starting on the second or third day after surgery.

Other organ transplants (such as heart, lung, liver, etc.): The general starting dose is 1.5g per day (750mg twice), usually starting from the second or third day after surgery.

Dosage adjustments may vary based on the patient's specific condition and need for immunosuppression. Doctors regularly monitor drug levels and the patient's immune system status to determine if dosage adjustments are needed.

2.Autoimmune disease treatment:

The dosage for treatment of autoimmune diseases is usually determined by a doctor based on the severity of the disease and the patient's specific circumstances. Typically, the starting dose is 1g daily (500mg twice), but this may vary based on disease response.

Patients should follow their doctor's prescriptions and recommendations and take mycophenolate mofetil exactly as directed. The medication usually comes in an oral form and can be taken with or without food, but it's best to follow your doctor's specific instructions.

Mycophenolate mofetil has been launched in China and has been included in medical insurance. Patients can purchase it domestically. The specification is 250mg*40 tablets and the price is about a few hundred yuan. For specific prices, please consult the local hospital pharmacy. There is only the original drug mycophenolate mofetil in foreign countries, and the price is relatively low. It is mainly the original drug from Türkiye, and the specification is 250mg*100The price is about three to four hundred yuan per grain. Moreover, the ingredients of domestic original drugs and foreign original drugs are consistent.