What does Mycophenolate capsules do?

Mycophenolate is an immunosuppressive drug commonly used to prevent rejection after organ transplantation, especially kidney, heart or lung transplants. Its main function is to suppress the activity of the immune system and reduce attacks on new organs to ensure that the organs can survive and work properly in the recipient's body.

The following are the main functions of mycophenolate mofetil:

1.Immunosuppression: Mycophenolate mofetil inhibits the activity of T cells and B cells, which are part of the immune system and can recognize and attack foreign organs. By reducing the activity of these cells, mycophenolate mofetil helps reduce the immune response after organ transplantation.

2.Preventing rejection: By reducing the immune system’s aggressive response, mycophenolate mofetil can extend the life of transplanted organs and reduce the risk of organ rejection by the host’s immune system.

3.Autoimmune diseases: Mycophenolate mofetil can also be used to treat some autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. It reduces the symptoms and progression of these diseases by suppressing abnormal activity of the immune system.

Mycophenolate mofetil is usually available in capsule or oral medication form and must be used as recommended and prescribed by your physician. Because mycophenolate mofetil reduces immune system function, patients may be susceptible to infections and require close monitoring and physician guidance. Patients should follow their physician's instructions when using mycophenolate mofetil and have regular blood tests to monitor the drug's effectiveness and potential side effects.

Mycophenolate mofetil has been launched in China and has been included in medical insurance. Patients can purchase it domestically. The specification: 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 Turkey. The specification is 250mg*100 tablets and the price is about three to four hundred yuan. Moreover, the ingredients of domestic original drugs and foreign original drugs are consistent.