Mycophenolate mofetil, sold under the brand name CellCept, is an immunosuppressant used off-label to treat myasthenia gravis, including ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG). It works by limiting the number of white blood cells called lymphocytes, which produce the abnormal antibodies that cause myasthenia gravis. This helps read more

Mycophenolate mofetil, sold under the brand name CellCept, is an immunosuppressant used off-label to treat myasthenia gravis, including ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG). It works by limiting the number of white blood cells called lymphocytes, which produce the abnormal antibodies that cause myasthenia gravis. This helps muscle tissue heal and strengthen.

Common side effects include:
- Nausea
- Gas
- Vomiting
- Trouble sleeping
- Constipation
- Muscle and joint pain
- Headache
- Tremors
- Tingling or burning sensations on the skin
- Swelling in the hands, arms, feet, and lower legs

Rare but serious side effects include:
- Severe stomach pain
- Trouble breathing
- Rashes and itching
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Fast heartbeat
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Blood in urine or feces
- Vomiting blood or a brown substance that looks like coffee grounds
- Fever
- Stiff joints
- Muscle pain

For more detailed information, you can visit the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America or MedlinePlus websites.

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