Mycophenolate (Intravenous Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Blood in the urine
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Cough or hoarseness
• Fever or chills
• Increased cough
• Lower back or side pain
• Painful or difficult urination
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling of the feet or lower legs

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Black, tarry stools
• Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, or warmth at injection site
• Bloody vomit
• Enlarged gums
• Irregular heartbeat
• Joint pain
• Muscle aches or pain
• Pinpoint red spots on the skin
• Red, inflamed, or bleeding gums
• Sores inside the mouth
• Trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• White patches on the mouth, tongue, or throat

• Abdominal or stomach distention
• Back pain
• Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
• Blurred vision
• Chronic or occasional diarrhea
• Clumsiness
• Confusion
• Convulsions
• Coughing or spitting up blood
• Difficult or troubled breathing
• Difficulty speaking or understanding what others say
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• General feeling of illness or nausea
• Headache
• Heart murmur
• Irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
• Loss of coordination
• Memory loss
• Night sweats
• Severe headache
• Sore throat
• Stiff neck or back
• Stools that float, are foul smelling, or "fatty"
• Sudden high fever or low-grade fever for months
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Vision changes
• Weakness in the legs

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Weakness

• Acne
• Skin rash
• Trouble with sleeping

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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