title: Overdose of mycophenolate mofetil managed in a secondary care hospital in South India.
abstract: Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is a commonly used immunosuppressive agent and is considered relatively safe with minimal side-effects in therapeutic doses. However, data regarding the effects of an overdose is sparse and therefore, concerns remain regarding its safety. Here, we report the case of a 24-year-old young woman who consumed high dose (10 g) of MMF with suicidal intent. We did not observe any complications related to MMF overdose.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine 4, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Reginald
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Alex
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Minu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mathew
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Sivanandan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Arul
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine 4, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Abhilash
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kundavaram
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002606:Charcoal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007194:India; D009173:Mycophenolic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D063127:Secondary Health Care; D013406:Suicide, Attempted; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D002606:Charcoal; D009173:Mycophenolic Acid
keywords: Mycophenolate mofetil; overdose; safety