Mycept
Mycept is an immunosuppressant medication containing Mycophenolate Mofetil. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help prevent it from rejecting a transplanted organ. It specifically inhibits the proliferation of T and B lymphocytes.
Dosage by Body Weight
The standard adult dose is 1g to 1.5g taken orally twice daily (every 12 hours) on an empty stomach. Pediatric dosing is highly specialized and is calculated based on Body Surface Area (BSA) rather than body weight alone.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed by a specialist
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in patients under this weight are not established. Requires precise BSA-based calculation.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- BSA-based calculation required
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Must be calculated by a pediatric transplant specialist based on Body Surface Area (typically 600 mg/m² per dose).
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- BSA-based calculation required
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Must be calculated by a pediatric transplant specialist based on Body Surface Area (typically 600 mg/m² per dose).
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- BSA-based calculation required
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Must be calculated by a pediatric transplant specialist based on Body Surface Area (typically 600 mg/m² per dose).
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- BSA-based calculation required
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Must be calculated by a pediatric transplant specialist based on Body Surface Area (typically 600 mg/m² per dose).
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not routine | Use only if prescribed by a specialist | Safety and efficacy in patients under this weight are not established. Requires precise BSA-based calculation. |
| 5-7 kg | BSA-based calculation required | Twice daily | Must be calculated by a pediatric transplant specialist based on Body Surface Area (typically 600 mg/m² per dose). |
| 8-10 kg | BSA-based calculation required | Twice daily | Must be calculated by a pediatric transplant specialist based on Body Surface Area (typically 600 mg/m² per dose). |
| 11-15 kg | BSA-based calculation required | Twice daily | Must be calculated by a pediatric transplant specialist based on Body Surface Area (typically 600 mg/m² per dose). |
| 16-20 kg | BSA-based calculation required | Twice daily | Must be calculated by a pediatric transplant specialist based on Body Surface Area (typically 600 mg/m² per dose). |
Formulation
TabletCapsule
Purpose
Used in combination with other medications to prevent organ rejection in patients receiving kidney, heart, or liver transplants.
Generic Name
Mycophenolate mofetilScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.