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Quick overview

Mystead 500mg Tablet contains MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL and is marketed by STEADFAST MEDISHIELD PVT LTD. Country of origin: India. This pack is 10 Tablet(s) In A Strip, priced at ₹626.05 inclusive of all taxes (about 19% off MRP). A valid prescription is required to order this medicine. On MedsRight, Mystead 500mg Tablet is organised under the Cardiology speciality and the Transplant condition category.

Know about Mystead 500mg Tablet in 30 seconds

From salt and price to delivery — the essentials in one short read, in about 30 seconds time.

  • Salt composition: MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL — that is what goes into Mystead 500mg Tablet as the active part of the medicine. more options with same salt

  • Pack & price: You pay ₹626.05 for 10 Tablet(s) In A Strip, including all taxes. The MRP printed on the pack is ₹775.00 — you save roughly 19% versus that.

  • Per-unit value: Roughly ₹62.61 per tablet — handy when you want to compare this pack with a bigger or smaller one.

  • Medical speciality: MedsRight files Mystead 500mg Tablet under “Cardiology” — the same kind of department-wise grouping you see in clinics and hospitals. Explore this speciality

  • Condition category: We link it to “Transplant” so you can find it when you shop by health topic, not only by salt or brand. Browse this condition

  • Marketer: STEADFAST MEDISHIELD PVT LTD is the company behind this brand pack — the name you will usually see on invoices and packaging.

  • Country of origin: Country of origin for this pack is India.

  • Prescription: You will need a valid prescription to buy Mystead 500mg Tablet. Take it only the way your doctor told you.

  • Storage & handling: Keep it like any everyday medicine at room temperature, unless the pack asks for something special (fridge, away from light, etc.).

  • Dispatch: We use Indian Standard Time. Order before 3:00 PM and your parcel is usually lined up to leave the warehouse the next working day (“Tomorrow”). After 3:00 PM, it slips to the following slot (“Day after”).

  • Doorstep delivery: After it leaves the warehouse, most addresses get it in about 3–4 days, depending on pincode and courier. Rural or remote areas can take a bit longer.

  • Availability: It should be possible to add Mystead 500mg Tablet to your cart right now. Stock can run out if many people order at once, so finish checkout if you need it soon.

Detailed Information

Introduction

Mystead 500mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant medication containing mycophenolate mofetil, a drug that helps prevent your body from rejecting a transplanted organ. After organ transplant surgery (kidney, heart, or liver), your immune system may treat the new organ as foreign and try to attack it. Mystead works by suppressing this immune response, allowing your body to accept and function with the transplanted organ. This medicine is always used alongside other immunosuppressive medications as part of a comprehensive transplant management plan.

As an IMPDH inhibitor, Mystead specifically targets immune cells called T and B lymphocytes that are responsible for organ rejection. By reducing the activity of these cells, the medication significantly improves transplant survival rates. Your doctor will prescribe Mystead based on your specific transplant type, overall health, and other medications you are taking.

Key points

  • Prevents organ rejection after kidney, heart, or liver transplant
  • Used as part of combination immunosuppressive therapy
  • Works by controlling immune cells that attack transplanted organs
  • Requires careful monitoring and regular doctor appointments
  • Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Therapeutic Uses

  • Prevention of organ transplant rejection in kidney, heart, and liver transplant recipients

How it Works

Mystead 500mg Tablet works by inhibiting an enzyme called IMPDH (inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase), which is essential for the growth and multiplication of immune cells. By blocking this enzyme, the medication reduces the production of guanosine nucleotides—building blocks needed by T and B lymphocytes. These lymphocytes are the primary immune cells responsible for attacking and rejecting transplanted organs. By selectively suppressing these cells, Mystead prevents organ rejection while allowing your immune system to still protect you from infections.

How to Take

Mystead 500mg Tablet is a prescription oral medication that must be taken exactly as directed by your transplant specialist. The dose and duration depend on your transplant type, kidney function, and other health factors. Do not alter your dose or stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, as this could lead to transplant rejection.

Instructions

  • Take the tablet by mouth as prescribed by your doctor
  • Swallow the tablet whole with water
  • Do not open, crush, break, or chew the tablet
  • Take at the same time each day to maintain consistent levels in your blood
  • Keep taking Mystead regularly even if you feel well—missing doses increases rejection risk

Timing

Take with or without food; follow your doctor's specific instructions

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Never double up on doses to make up for a missed one. Set phone reminders to help you remember your daily doses.

Overdose

If you accidentally take more Mystead than prescribed, contact your doctor or poison control center immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to develop. Overdose may cause diarrhea, nausea, or other serious complications.

Side Effects

  • Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite
  • Infections, fever, and sore throat due to lowered immune defenses
  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or low blood cell count (leukopenia or anemia)
  • Increased risk of lymphoma and skin cancer with long-term use
  • Headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, or increased heart rate

Safety Advice

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Mystead 500mg Tablet is known to cause serious birth defects and miscarriage in the developing fetus. Animal studies have shown harmful effects on fetal development.

Tip: Mystead should not be used during pregnancy unless there are no safer alternatives and the benefit to the mother's life outweighs the risk to the fetus. If you are of childbearing age, use highly effective contraception while taking this medicine.

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Small amounts of Mystead pass into breast milk and may harm the nursing infant's developing immune system.

Tip: Do not breastfeed while taking Mystead 500mg Tablet. Discuss alternative feeding methods with your doctor if you are taking this medication.

Liver Disease

Safe

Mystead is generally safe for patients with liver disease, including those with liver transplants. However, the medication may need dose adjustment based on the severity of liver impairment.

Tip: Inform your doctor if you have or had liver disease. Your doctor may monitor liver function more closely and adjust your dose accordingly.

Lung Disease

Consult Doctor

Patients with lung diseases require cautious use of Mystead. The medication may worsen certain lung conditions, and dose adjustments may be necessary.

Tip: Tell your doctor before starting Mystead if you have asthma, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, or any other lung condition. Your doctor will determine if this medication is safe for you.

Alcohol

Unsafe

Combining alcohol with Mystead may cause excessive drowsiness, impaired judgment, and liver damage. Alcohol also increases the risk of infections in immunosuppressed patients.

Tip: Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Mystead 500mg Tablet. If you have questions about safe alcohol use, consult your doctor or transplant team.

Driving

Unsafe

Mystead may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and vision problems that impair your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.

Tip: Do not drive, operate machinery, or perform tasks requiring alertness until you know how Mystead affects you. If you experience drowsiness or vision changes, avoid driving.

FAQs

Can I breastfeed while taking Mystead 500mg Tablet?
No, breastfeeding is not recommended while taking Mystead 500mg Tablet. The medication passes into breast milk and may harm your nursing baby's developing immune system. Talk with your doctor about safe feeding alternatives if you need to take this medication.
How does Mystead 500mg Tablet work?
Mystead works by blocking an enzyme called IMPDH that immune cells need to multiply. By reducing the activity of T and B lymphocytes—the cells responsible for rejecting transplanted organs—this medication helps your body accept the new organ and function normally with it.
What will happen if I stop taking Mystead 500mg Tablet suddenly?
Stopping Mystead suddenly greatly increases your risk of organ rejection, which could damage or destroy your transplanted organ. Never stop taking this medication without explicit instruction from your transplant doctor, even if you feel well or experience side effects.
How should I take Mystead 500mg Tablet?
Take Mystead exactly as your doctor prescribes. Swallow the tablet whole with water without crushing, chewing, or breaking it. Take it at the same time each day to maintain consistent protection against organ rejection. You can take it with or without food.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Mystead 500mg Tablet?
No, you should avoid alcohol while taking Mystead. Combining alcohol with this medication increases drowsiness, impairs judgment, and may damage your liver. Alcohol also increases infection risk in people taking immunosuppressants.
Whether Mystead 500mg Tablet can cause miscarriage?
Yes, Mystead is known to cause miscarriage and serious birth defects. This medication must not be used during pregnancy. If you plan to become pregnant or think you may be pregnant while taking Mystead, contact your doctor immediately to discuss safer alternatives.
Can I get vaccinated during the treatment with Mystead 500mg Tablet?
Live vaccines should not be given while taking Mystead because your weakened immune system cannot respond properly, and live vaccines may cause infection. Inactivated vaccines may be less effective. Discuss all vaccination plans with your transplant doctor before receiving any vaccine.

Drug Interactions

Mystead 500mg Tablet can interact with many other medications, reducing its effectiveness or increasing the risk of side effects. Some combinations may also reduce the effectiveness of your immunosuppressive therapy, putting your transplant at risk. Always inform your healthcare provider about every medication you take—including over-the-counter drugs, supplements, vitamins, herbal products, and vaccines—before starting or while taking Mystead.

Major interactions

  • Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
  • Azathioprine or other immunosuppressants
  • Acyclovir and related antivirals
  • Rifampicin and other tuberculosis medications
  • NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) and other pain relievers

Precautions

  • Always disclose complete medication history to your transplant team
  • Do not start or stop any medication without consulting your doctor
  • Allow at least 2 hours between taking Mystead and antacids
  • Avoid live vaccines while taking this immunosuppressant

Important

Drug interactions can significantly affect Mystead's ability to prevent organ rejection or increase harmful side effects. Your transplant center maintains detailed records of safe medication combinations. Before taking any new medicine, always check with your transplant specialist or pharmacist.

Storage Details

🌡 Store at room temperature between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)

Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture

  • Store in the original container with the label intact
  • Keep away from children and pets
  • Do not flush down the toilet or throw in household waste
  • Ask your pharmacist about proper medicine disposal in your area

Fact Box

Active Ingredient
Mycophenolate mofetil 500mg
Drug Class
IMPDH inhibitor (Immunosuppressant)
Therapeutic Use
Prevention of organ transplant rejection
Prescription Required
Yes

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