Compare Myfortic vs. Rapamune
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Prevents rejection of a transplanted organ.
Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) is good at preventing organ transplant rejection, but you’ll need regular blood tests.
Prevents rejection of a transplanted organ.
Rapamune (sirolimus) is a reliable medicine that prevents rejection of an organ transplant but requires consistent monitoring.
Upsides
- Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) is a first-choice medicine for preventing organ rejection since it lowers the risk of rejection and doesn't hurt the kidneys or liver like other medicines in its class.
- By taking Myfortic (mycophenolic acid), your doctor might be able to lower the dose of your other anti-rejection medicines that have more side effects.
- Causes less diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting compared to CellCept.
- Rapamune (sirolimus) is good at preventing organ rejection.
- Causes less harm to the kidneys with long-term use than similar medicines.
- Fewer effects on blood sugar and blood pressure compared to other immunosuppressants.
- Conveniently taken once daily.
Downsides
- You'll need regular blood tests, especially in the beginning, to make sure Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) isn't affecting your body in a bad way.
- You might need to take other medicines to control your blood pressure, blood sugar, or cholesterol while on Myfortic (mycophenolic acid).
- You’ll need regular blood tests while taking Rapamune (sirolimus), especially when you first start the medicine.
- Can cause high lipids (fats like cholesterol and triglycerides), especially with lifelong use. You might need to take other medicines to control your lipids while on Rapamune (sirolimus).
- Raises your risk of infection and certain cancers.
Used for
- Prevention of kidney transplant rejection
- Psoriasis
- Prevention of kidney transplant rejection
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Dosage forms
- Extended-release pill
- Pill
- Liquid
Price
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$83.54
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Side effects
25possible side effects
- Constipation38%
- Nausea28%
- Urinary tract infection28%
- Diarrhea24%
- Trouble sleeping24%
- Vomiting23%
- Upset stomach23%
- Low red blood cells22%
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection20%
- Low white blood cells19%
- High blood pressure18%
- Swelling17%
- High blood creatinine (marker of poorer kidney function)15%
- Pain in upper part of stomach14%
- Fever13%
- High blood uric acid13%
- Low blood potassium13%
- Headache13%
- High blood lipids (fats)12%
- Back pain12%
- Tremor12%
- Low blood calcium11%
- Low blood phosphorus11%
- Gas10%
- Joint pain7%
17possible side effects
- Swelling in arms and legs54%
- High triglycerides45%
- High blood pressure45%
- High cholesterol43%
- Higher blood creatinine (marker of poorer kidney function)39%
- Constipation36%
- Headache34%
- Stomach pain28%
- Urinary tract infection26%
- Diarrhea25%
- Nausea25%
- Joint pain25%
- Fever23%
- Low red blood cells23%
- Acne22%
- Low white blood cells14%
- Rash10%
Risks and risk factors
- Harm to unborn baby
- Sexually active women of childbearing age
- Serious infections
- Taking other immunosuppressants
- Age 60 or older
- Weak immune system
- Blood disorders
- Cancer
- Taking Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) for a long time
- Prolonged exposure to sunlight
- UV light
- Health problems in people with liver and lung transplants
- Cancer
- Taking Rapamune (sirolimus) for a long time
- Long exposure to sunlight
- UV light
- Serious infections
- Taking other immunosuppressants
- Age 60 or older
- Weak immune system
- High blood lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)
- History of high cholesterol
- History of high triglycerides
- Drug interactions
- Taking multiple medicines