Difference between revisions of "Mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept)"
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Revision as of 01:47, 24 July 2018
General information
Class/mechanism: Immunosuppressive medication, inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH). Mycophenolate mofetil is converted in vivo to the active agent mycophenolic acid (MPA), which is a reversible, selective, and non-competitive inhibitor of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH). MPA results in the inhibition of the de novo synthesis of guanosine, which T and B-cells are dependent upon for proliferation (as opposed to other cell types, which can use salvage pathways). MPA has a cytostatic effect on lymphocytes, suppresses antibody formation by B-cells, and inhibits T and B-cell proliferative response to mitogenic and allospecific stimuli. MPA also inhibits glycosylation of glycoproteins that play a role in intercellular adhesion to endothelial cells, which may suppress localization of leukocytes to areas of inflammation or graft rejection.[1][2][3]
Route: PO, IV
Extravasation: no information
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Disease for which it is used
Patient drug information
- Mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) package insert[1]
- Mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) patient drug information (UpToDate)[4]
History of changes in FDA indication
- 5/3/1995: Initial FDA approval
Also known as
- Brand name: CellCept