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mycophenolate mofetil IV

mycophenolate mofetil IV
Brand names: CellCept
Form Strength
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS 500 mg


Medication comments:
Per policy, these hazardous drugs have special waste requirements. 
Generic (Brand) Waste Requirements
mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) Hazardous Waste ⇒  BLACK BUCKET 
USP <800> Hazardous Drugs 
Per Policy, these drugs have special handling requirements (any drug with an "AOR" is exempt from these requirements under normal circumstances).
generic (Brand) Route Relative Risk Level AOR? NIOSH 2024 Table MSHI? Warnings
 mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) IV High N/A 1 Yes  
NIOSH Supplemental information (2016): Black Box warning for embryo fetal toxicity, malignancies, and serious ifections; increased risk of first-trimester pregnancy loss and increased risk of congenital malformations; Special warning: Tablets should not be crushed and capsules should not be opened or crushed. Avoid inhalation or direct contact with skin or mucous membranes of the powder contained in capsules and oral suspension (before or after constitution). If such contact occurs, wash thoroughly with soap and water; rinse eyes with plain water FDA Pregancy Category D: There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks;

Last updated: Jun. 11, 2025



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