Uses of Phenocept

Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients

Side effects of Phenocept

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Headache
High blood pressure
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

How to use Phenocept

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Phenocept may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Phenocept works

Phenocept is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defence system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

Quick Tips

Your doctor has prescribed Phenocept to stop your body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver).
It may take 6 to 12 weeks for Phenocept to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
It may cause birth defects so birth control is required in females with reproductive potential.
It makes you more susceptible to getting infections. Avoid contact with people who have an infection. Consult your doctor immediately if you develop a sore throat, high temperature, any other signs of infections.
Protect yourself from direct sunlight by wearing protective clothing and applying a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF).
Take it with food to minimize possible side effects like nausea and stomach pain.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, or fever.

Safety Advice

SAFE – Alcohol: Consuming alcohol with Phenocept does not cause any harmful side effects.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Phenocept is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE – Breastfeeding: Phenocept is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
SAFE – Driving: Phenocept does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Phenocept is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Phenocept may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Liver: There is limited information available on the use of Phenocept in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.