Renodapt S 360mg

RENODAPT S is an immunosuppressant drug used to prevent rejection in organ transplantation.

How it works?

This medicine acts by blocking purine synthesis of human lymphocytes via reversible inhibition of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase. This medicine also inhibits proliferation of B and T lymphocytes.

Important information about Medicine

Mycophenolic is prescribed in conditions such as Organ transplantation of kidney, liver, heart and lungs, psoriasis and small vessel vasculitis.

Dosage information

Oral dosage in adults: As mycophenolate mofetil: 1 g bid starting within 72 hours of transplantation. Max: 2 g/day.

Oral Dosage in kids: As mycophenolate mofetil: 2-18 years: 600 mg/m2 bid.

Oral Dosage in Elderly: As mycophenolic acid: Max: 720 mg bid.

Strengths available

RENODAPT S is available in the strength of 360mg.

What if you miss a dose?

Make sure that you take each dose on time as recommended by the doctor, in case you miss one get in touch with your doctor immediately.

What if you overdose?

Do not alter the dosage as it might lead to sever toxicity. In case you overdose, get in touch with the nearby poison center or visit a medical emergency center.

Things to be taken care of

This medicine needs to be administered under the guidance and supervision of a health care practitioner. Increased susceptibility of infection might be related to immunosuppression. This medicine should be taken by women of child bearing age with complete protection. This medicine should not be taken by pregnant ladies as it could lead to congenital malformations and pregnancy loss. Patients taking this medicine need to report signs and symptoms of infections both fungal and viral to the doctor immediately.

Side Effects

Intake of RENODAPT S could lead to side effects such as:

§  Diarrhea

§  GI Haemorrhage And Perforation

§  Vomiting

§  Asthenia

§  Leucopenia

§  Anaemia

§  Renal Tubular Necrosis

§  Thrombocytopenia

§  Haematuria

§  Dyspnoea

§  Alopecia

§  Insomnia

§  Dizziness

§  Paraesthesia

§  Hypersensitivity Reactions

§  Hepatitis

§  Pancreatitis

§  Angioedema

§  Fatal Pulmonary Fibrosis

§  Anaphylaxis

Make sure that you report these symptoms and side effects to the doctor at the right time avoiding your condition from getting more uncomfortable.

Interaction with other drugs

This drug might interact with other medicines and foods and thus you need to inform your doctor if on any drug. Intake with magnesium, colestyramine and aluminium hydroxide-containing products might lead to reduced absorption. Taking this medicine with drugs containing metronidazole, ciclosporin, rifamycins and quinolones might cause reduced plasma levels. Do not take this medicine with probenecid as it could lead to increased plasma levels. If on live vaccines, do not take this medicine as it could bring down the efficacy of drugs.

Avoid taking this medicine with prohibited food items as it could lead to severe interactions. Do not take this medicine with an antacid or herbal formulation as this could slower the absorption rate.