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Mycophenolic acid Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) Nulojix (belatacept)
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Mycophenolic acid Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) Nulojix (belatacept)
Prescription only

Prescribed for Dermatomyositis, Rejection Prophylaxis. Mycophenolic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Dermatomyositis, Rejection Prophylaxis. Myfortic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Rejection Prophylaxis. Nulojix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Mycophenolic acid has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

Myfortic has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

Nulojix has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic approved

N/A
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 each
Strength 180 mg
Per unit* $1.75
Cost* $52.43

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Quantity 120 delayed release tablet
Strength 180 mg
Per unit* $7.86
Cost* $943.57

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Quantity 1 powder for injection
Strength 250 mg
Per unit* $1,021.81
Cost* $1,021.81

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Intravenous powder for injection
Brand Names
Myfortic

N/A

N/A
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

16 hours

16 hours

374.4 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 334 drugs are known to interact with Mycophenolic acid:

  • 167 major drug interactions (620 brand and generic names)
  • 135 moderate drug interactions (463 brand and generic names)
  • 32 minor drug interactions (1469 brand and generic names)

A total of 334 drugs are known to interact with Myfortic:

  • 167 major drug interactions (620 brand and generic names)
  • 135 moderate drug interactions (463 brand and generic names)
  • 32 minor drug interactions (1469 brand and generic names)

A total of 159 drugs are known to interact with Nulojix:

  • 45 major drug interactions (120 brand and generic names)
  • 105 moderate drug interactions (302 brand and generic names)
  • 9 minor drug interactions (37 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Take mycophenolic acid on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal unless otherwise... View more
  • Take mycophenolic acid on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal unless otherwise... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

February 27, 2004

February 27, 2004

June 15, 2011
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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