MOST common side effect of mycophenolate mophetil is:
Correct Answer: Diarrhea
Description: Gastrointestinal side effects (diarrhea/cramps) are common with mycophenolate mophetil. Immunosupressive drugs and their common side effects. Glucocoicoids: Hypeension, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, osteoporosis Cyclosporine: Nephrotoxicity, hypeension, dyslipidemia, glucose intolerance, hirsutism/hyperplasia of gums Tacrolimus: Similar to Cyclosporine, but hirsutism/hyperplasia of gums unusual, and diabetes more likely. Azathioprine: Marrow suppression Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF): Diarrhea/cramps; dose-related liver and marrow suppression is uncommon Sirolimus: Hyperlipidemia, thrombocytopenia Ref: Harrisons principles of internal medicine, 18th edition, Page: 1369.
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