Mycophenolate mofetil is an immunosuppressive medication that has been used in the treatment of lupus and vasculitis.

It is ordered orally and its daily dose ranges from 500 mg to 3 gm.

Mycophenolate can cause:

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• drug induced fever;
• headache, dizziness;
• back pain;
• acne;
• increased risk of infections;
• decrease of the blood counts.

It is contraindicated in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Oral contraceptive pills may decrease the efficacy of mycophenolate.

Your pharmacist will give you the full list of the side effects when you buy the medication. Please, advise your pharmacist about other medications you take.