Precautions and Warnings With Mycophenolate

Using mycophenolate may increase your risk of lymphoma, skin cancer, infections, or certain other complications. This prescription drug can also interfere with many other medications. Other safety warnings and precautions with mycophenolate apply to people who have certain medical conditions, such as kidney disease, any allergies, or plans to receive a vaccination.

Mycophenolate Drug Information

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking mycophenolate (CellCept^®, Myfortic^®) if you have:

Liver disease, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, or liver failure
Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
Lymphoma, skin cancer, or any other type of cancer
An infection of any kind, including a viral, fungal, or bacterial infection
Plans to receive a vaccination
Diabetes
A weakened immune system due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), or any other cause
An ulcer in the stomach or upper intestines (peptic ulcer) or other digestive problems
A rare hereditary deficiency of hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl-transferase (HGPRT), such as Lesch-Nyhan or Kelley-Seegmiller syndrome
Phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder
Any allergies, including to foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Mycophenolate and Pregnancy)
Breastfeeding (see Mycophenolate and Breastfeeding).

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any medications you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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