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[Posted 02/22/2007] Roche and FDA notified cardiac transplant healthcare practitioners about a clinical study (Heart Spare The Nephron) that was terminated due to an observed increased incidence of grade IIIA acute rejection in heart transplant patients switched from calcineurin inhibitor and mycophenolate (CellCept) to sirolimus (Rapamune) and mycophenolate at 12 weeks post heart transplantation. The safety and efficacy of mycophenolate in combination with sirolimus following withdrawal of initial calcineurin inhibitor therapy has not been established. For more information visit the FDA website at: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/safety07.htm#CellCept and http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/cellcept_DHCPletter_02-01-2007.pdf.
CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ. The medicine is also used for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. Do not take with grapefruit juice. Swallow the capsules whole. Do not chew or break the capsule. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Take the capsules at the same time each day and at the same time in relation to meals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 1 year for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Call your doctor or health care professional if you miss more than one dose or if you miss doses on a regular basis.
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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