Drug interactions
Mycophenolic acid + Sevelamer
Severity: Moderate
Mycophenolic acid and Sevelamer: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Sevelamer can reduce mycophenolic acid absorption, lowering exposure and potentially compromising immunosuppression in transplant recipients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Mycophenolic acid and Sevelamer can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Mycophenolic acid belongs to Miscellaneous; Sevelamer belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Binding of mycophenolate in the gut by the phosphate binder reduces absorption.
What to do
Take mycophenolic acid at least 2 hours before sevelamer. Watch for rejection and consider checking MPA exposure.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Mycophenolic acid with Sevelamer?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Mycophenolic acid and Sevelamer can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Sevelamer can reduce mycophenolic acid absorption, lowering exposure and potentially compromising immunosuppression in transplant recipients.
How serious is the interaction between Mycophenolic acid and Sevelamer?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Take mycophenolic acid at least 2 hours before sevelamer. Watch for rejection and consider checking MPA exposure.
What other medicines interact with Mycophenolic acid?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Mycophenolic acid with, for example, Activated charcoal, Azathioprine, Cholestyramine. The full list is on the Mycophenolic acid page.
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