How to Stop Nausea From CellCept
CellCept, or mycophenolate mofetil, is an immune suppressing medication used to help battle the risk of organ rejection for patients who have undergone a liver, heart or kidney transplant. Because the medication suppresses your immune system, you are at increased risk of developing an illness and certain other medical conditions such as lymphoma. According to the prescribing information from Roche Laboratories, the makers of CellCept, common side effects associated with CellCept include nausea and vomiting. Knowing how to manage your nausea can alleviate your symptoms and help you return to feeling well.
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Managing Nausea
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Call your doctor. This is especially important if symptoms are persistent, severe or accompanied by a fever. Because of the immunosuppressive characteristics of this medication, you are at a higher risk of contracting other illnesses and infections. If your nausea is not caused by the medication, you may need additional treatments to treat the underlying cause.
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Keep track of your nausea. This will help you identify any potential triggers (such as food, odors or surroundings). The end-goal is to prevent and control your symptoms to enable you to eat normally and nourish your body.
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Avoid triggers. If you have identified specific odors, noises, images or environments (such as a stuffy room) that are exacerbating your nausea, avoid them. Make sure you are getting plenty of rest since tiredness can worsen nausea.
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Experiment with foods and beverages. There are some items which will help prevent nausea and make you feel better. Think about the types of foods that you eat when you are sick and try these first. Sip cool, fizzy drinks like Sprite or ginger ale. Avoid greasy, spicy foods which can upset your stomach.
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Talk to your doctor about anti-nausea medication (anti-emetics). If the changes that you have made on your own do not help your nausea, medication like prochlorperzinem (Compazine) or ondansetron (Zofran) may alleviate your symptoms. Doctors also have some success in using mild sedatives or hypnotics like lorazepam or diazepam to control medication-related nausea. Like all other medications, these drugs do have a risk of side effects, so be sure to discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
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If you are experiencing persistent and severe nausea from CellCept, ask your doctor if there is another medication which may be effective in preventing organ rejection, but with fewer side effects. This is a last-resort option if your nausea is interfering with your quality of life.
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Tips & Warnings
Prevent dehydration if you are nauseated or vomiting. Drink clear broth or clear, cool beverages every 15 minutes. Gradually work back up to normal eating.
Do not use antacids to treat your nausea while on CellCept without discussing it with your doctor first. Some antacids may interfere with your body's ability to absorb CellCept.
