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Cellcept is a medication normally used in heart or liver transplant patients to prevent organ rejection. Cellcept lowers immune system response.
However, Cellcept has also recently been shown to be effective in slowing down the progression of Multiple Sclerosis. Several clinical trials are in progress combining Cellcept with the subcutaneous interferon treatment Avonex. Results are promising, and could potentially be a viable treatment for patients with Primary-Progressive MS (PPMS). Cellcept is also an off-label treatment for lupus. It is an effective immunosuppresent.
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What is generic name for mycophenolate?
Mycophenolate is already a generic name of the original drug Cellcept. The active ingredient is mycophenolate mofetil.
What are the latest studies on treatment of myasthenia gravis?
Study of CellCept and prednisone as immunotherapy in the treatment of MG. Another is the study of Etanercept to determine if it improves muscle strength in patients with MG.
What is the IUPAC name of cellcept?
(4E)-​6-​(4-​hydroxy-​6-​methoxy-​7-​methyl-​3-​oxo-​1,​3-​dihydro-​2-​benzofuran-​5-​yl)-​4-​methylhex-​4-​enoic acid. Courtesy of wikipedia
Can you take amoxicillin and cefdinir?
Yes. They are often given together to treat Lyme disease
You have been a kidney transplant patient for the past two months How long do you have to be on Prograf and Cellcept and the dose?
The dose for Prograf (Tacrolimus) is decided on blood concentration - i.e via a blood test. The concentration of Prograf in your bloodsteam is very variable between patients, as it's based on bodyweight, whether you eat at the same time as taking the drug, what you eat, what other drugs you are on and other factors. It's not possible to generalise what dosage you should expect to be on two months post-transplant, except that the dose will still be quite high at this stage. (since you're only two months post-transplant). I'm not familiar with Cellcept in the long term - tried it a couple of times and it didn't work for me.
Are chemo pills ever used to treat systemic lupus?
yes it is, my mom has had lupus fpr over 8 years and it has she just began her treatments about 6 months ago. They are working alot! : )
What medications are used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus?
There are 4 Food and Drug Administration medications for the treatment of lupus:AspirinPrednisoneHydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)Belimumab (Benlysta)Off label medications include prescription anti-inflammatories, rituxan (Rituxamab), cytoxan, azathioprine, methotrexate and other immunosuppressive medications.
What are the medications for systemic lupus erythematous?
Medications vary widely based on what organs are affected by the autoimmune activity. Antimalarials, prednisone and NSAIDS are used most commonly. Chemotherapies like methotrexate and cytoxan are sometimes used. Cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil) which is used to prevent organ transplant rejection is now being used for many lupus patients. New biologics are being developed which interrupt the autoimmune activity at the level of B cells. Benlysta is on its way to FDA approval and will be the first new medication developed and approved specifically for lupus since November 20, 1958.
What is the recommended usual normal Dental treatment of a patient with lupus history of stroke and kidney replacement?
Up until recently the American Dental Association recommended prophylactic antibiotics one hour prior to any dental work includiing cleaning. The concern is for the possibility of bacterial endocarditis. At my last cleaning, my dentist informed me that the ADA changed those guidelines this year. However, my rheumatologist prefers to continue prophylactic antibiotics (2 g amoxicillin). I have SLE with nephritis. I take Cellcept to manage it, which is the same drug transplant patients take to prevent rejection of the transplanted organ.
Does anyone know of a cure for Lupus that works?
There is no cure for Lupus. It can only be treated. The most popular treatments are anti-inflammatories. Plaquenil and Prednisone are popular drugs used to treat Lupus. In some cases immunosupressant drugs are needed to suppress the immune system. There are two goals in the treatment of lupus. The first is to provide relief for the symptoms. The second is to prevent or minimize permanent damage. NSAIDS or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are available over the counter. Plaquenil or hydroxychloroquine (an anti-malarial) is a maintenance medication that works to prevent communication in the immune cells and thus prevent them from attacking self. Prednisone is a steroid that suppressed the entire immune system without discretion. Long term side effects include osteoporosis, osteonecrosis, diabetes, cataracts and atherosclerosis. Short term use is one of the most efficient ways to bring a flare under control. Other chemotherapy immunosuppressives may be used like methotrexate, cytoxan, azathioprine, and mycophenoloate mofetil (Cellcept). Current clinical trials on lymphostat B, a monoclonal antibody, are very promising and some are in their fifth year. However, November 20, 1958 was the last time a new medication was approved specifically for the treatment of lupus.
Is there any cure or treatment for Srojens syndrome?
Sjogren's syndrome is a disorder of the immune system often defined by its two most common and first symtoms-dry eyes and a dry mouth. In Sjogren's syndrome, the immune system attacks healthy tissue. Any age can develop this syndrome yet most people are older than 40 when diagnosed. There is no cure but treatment can relieve symptoms. Most need to be on nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This group of medications help to relieve both pain and inflammation. Your opthamologist may recommend topical nonsteroidal eyedrops, used with caution, so not to injure your cornea. Some doctors prescribe Hydrochloroquine (Plaquenil), are useful if you have inflamed joints. Pilocarpine (Salagen) can be prescribed for dry mouth symptoms, but is not an option if you have poorly controlled asthma, cardiovascular disease or pregnant. Cevimeline (Evoxac) is also for dry mouths, it works by causing mouth to produce more saliva. Immunosuppressants are some meds that doctors may prescribe if problems arise. These medicines are cyclophosphamide (Cytooxan), methotrexate (Rheumatrex), mycophenolate (CellCept) and azathioprine IImuran). So, if there is a particular problem of the immune system, the doctor can pinpoint the particular problem with one of these last medications I listed. There is a minor surgery available to relieve dry eyes. There is also a new technique that drops are made from a persons own serum/the reports have been that the drops are beneficial in patients with dry eyes.
How is systemic lupus erythematosus treated in alternative medicine?
The treatments goals in lupus are two fold: provide relief from the symptoms and pevent permanent damage. Depending on the severity of lupus and what body parts are affected, different medications and strategies are used. Since lupus is an inflammatory disease, both non-steroidal anti-iflammatory medications and steroids are often used. Since lupus is an auto-immune disease, various immunosuppressive drugs are also used. Some of these are hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), steroids (both antin-inflammatory and immunsuppressive), mycophenoloate mofetil (Cellcept), methotrexate, azathioprine (Imuran), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). If the lupus patient has any of the lupus clotting factors, blood thinners like coumadin are added to the treatment regimen. Recent research shows that lupus patients are twice as likely as the general population to experience cardiovascular events so some doctors are also prescribing statins. Attention to a healthy diet, an exercise program, stress management and avoiding UVA and UVB light are useful tools in managing lupus.
