Mycophenolate is a commonly used immunosuppressant to prevent organ rejection in transplant recipients. It is also used as an immunosuppressant in other disciplines, such as rheumatology. While mycophenolate has been available for decades – it remains the focus of an ongoing FDA Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program due to the high probability for fetal teratogenicity during pregnancy. Congenital malformations in children born to mothers taking mycophenolate have included hearing loss, cleft palate, heart defect, and various other malformations of the face, head, kidneys, limbs, and esophagus.
Currently, the importance of pregnancy planning and/or prevention is even more critical than in previous years. As of August 2023, twenty-two states ban abortion or restrict the procedure earlier in pregnancy than the standard set by Roe v. Wade for the past 50 years, which was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2022. Thus, as the title of this education initiative states — adherence to the mycophenolate REMS (MREMS) program is of paramount importance — now more than ever.
Please join an expert multidisciplinary faculty in a compelling live and on-demand webcast on how to effectively implement MREMS in clinical practice. As a bonus feature, you’ll also be able to participate in an engaging MREMS “Clinical Clues” Escape Room activity to further reinforce the importance of pregnancy planning and/or prevention when using mycophenolate in women of childbearing potential.
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Mycophenolate REMS Group. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Mycophenolate REMS education requirements issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Transplant medicine specialists, OB/GYNs, surgeons, rheumatologists, dermatologists, immunologists, cardiologists, primary care practioners (PCPs), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician associates (PAs), nurses, dentists, optometrists, psychologists, and pharmacists
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Dr. Winterstein reports the following financial relationships:
Consultant: Bayer; Genentech, Inc.; Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.; and Merck & Co., Inc.
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