Drugs / mycophenolic acid
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mycophenolic acid

Small molecule

Developed for
end stage renal failure · immunodeficiency disease · acute myeloid leukemia · autoimmune bullous skin disease · cardiovascular disorder · disease related to solid organ transplantation · dry eye syndrome · intermediate uveitis
+8 more · minimal change disease · myasthenia gravis · nephrotic syndrome · systemic lupus erythematosus · chronic graft versus host disease · hepatocellular carcinoma · polyomavirus infectious disease · transplant rejection
Investigated by
Novartis Pharmaceuticals · Novartis · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc. · Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence · CareDx
+27 more · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, FRANCE · East Carolina University · Erasmus Medical Center · Georgetown University · Hospital Universitario La Paz · Hospital Vall d'Hebron · National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) · National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) · Oriol Manuel · Qualitix Clinical Research Co., Ltd. · Rho Federal Systems Division, Inc. · Rodolfo Alejandro · STZ eyetrial · Surface Ophthalmics, Inc. · The University of Hong Kong · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · University Hospital Tuebingen · University Hospital, Angers · University Hospital, Limoges · University of British Columbia · University of California, Davis · University of Florida · University of Pittsburgh · University of Saskatchewan · University of Utah · University of Wisconsin, Madison

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 1 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Approved US (FDA) MYFORTIC — 2004-02-27 fda.gov ↗

Trials 25

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 12 trials
Phase 1 NCT00298883 Feb 2006 → Aug 2008 end stage renal failure University of Florida Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00128947 Jul 2005 → May 2006 — National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 22 trials
Phase 2 NCT05000216 Aug 2021 → Jun 2023 juvenile dermatomyositis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, pediatric multiple sclerosis, pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus +3 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 2 NCT04734197 Jan 2021 → Mar 2022 dry eye syndrome Surface Ophthalmics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial · 1 met primary
Phase 2/3 NCT02416388 Jan 2015 → Jul 2025 overdue acute myeloid leukemia University Hospital, Angers Recruiting Met primary
Phase 36 trials · 1 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 3 NCT02993133 Dec 2016 → Jan 2019 autoimmune bullous skin disease University Hospital, Limoges Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01092533 Mar 2010 → Oct 2015 intermediate uveitis STZ eyetrial Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01197040 Oct 2009 → Jul 2014 nephrotic syndrome Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT00504244 Jul 2007 → Aug 2009 systemic lupus erythematosus Erasmus Medical Center Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 3 NCT00514514 Jul 2007 → Jun 2015 — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00101738 Mar 2003 → May 2005 — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 49 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 4 NCT07570433 Apr 2026 → Jan 2028 expected cytomegalovirus infection Oriol Manuel Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07203664 Oct 2025 → Dec 2026 expected — Hospital Universitario La Paz Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05060991 Sep 2021 → Dec 2026 expected COVID-19, immunodeficiency disease University of California, Davis Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02058875 Feb 2014 → Oct 2015 cardiovascular disorder, disease related to solid organ transplantation University of Saskatchewan Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 4 NCT01185197 Sep 2010 → Jun 2017 minimal change disease The University of Hong Kong Completed Met primary
Phase 4 NCT01149993 Jun 2010 → Jun 2012 — Georgetown University Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01044303 Jan 2010 → Apr 2013 — East Carolina University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00585468 Dec 2007 → Jul 2011 — University of Utah Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00167492 Sep 2005 → Feb 2009 — The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable5 trials
— NCT02426502 Apr 2016 → Aug 2022 end stage renal failure University of British Columbia Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT01230502 Nov 2011 → May 2012 — University of Wisconsin, Madison Terminated No outcome recorded
— NCT00997412 May 2009 → May 2011 myasthenia gravis Qualitix Clinical Research Co., Ltd. Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT01999361 Jan 2009 → Jan 2027 expected type 1 diabetes mellitus Rodolfo Alejandro Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT00336895 Nov 2006 → Nov 2008 immunodeficiency disease University of Pittsburgh Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy53 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT04066114 Background Dec 2019 → Sep 2023 disease related to solid organ transplantation National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT02711826 Background Sep 2016 → Aug 2023 — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Completed Missed primary
Phase 1/2 NCT02561767 Background Oct 2015 → Oct 2016 acute kidney tubular necrosis First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00403416 Comparator Oct 2006 → May 2008 — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00622895 Background Sep 2006 → Nov 2011 systemic sclerosis Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Completed No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 3

DateIssuerRelease
2019-12-18 Lupin Limited Regulatory Lupin’s Alliance Partner Concord Receives Approval for Mycophenolic Acid Delayed-Release Tablets USP lupin.com ↗
announced that ithas received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for Mycophenolic Acid Delayed-Release Tablets USP, 180 mg and 360 mg
2019-11-11 Hoffmann-La Roche Results Roche’s Gazyva (obinutuzumab), in combination with standard of care, more than doubles the percentage of lupus nephritis patients achieving complete renal response, compared to standard of care alone roche.com ↗
The study met the primary endpoint with Gazyva, in combination with standard of care (mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolic acid and corticosteroids), demonstrating superiority compared to placebo plus standard of care.
2019-11-07 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. Results Aurinia Completes Voclosporin Drug-Drug Interaction Study Demonstrating No Clinically Significant Interaction With Mycophenolate Mofetil auriniapharma.com ↗
The study results indicate that the coadministration of voclosporin with MMF had no clinically significant impact on MPA blood concentrations.

Evidence & citations 25 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 81 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as mycophenolic acid “Patients will be able to receive the corticosteroid (CS) monotherapy or CS in combination with other immunosuppressive drugs (e.g. cyclophosphamide, mycophenolic acid) by a...” NCT07074951 ↗
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“During the first month post-transplant, the subject receives everolimus (about 5-8 ng/mL) and tacrolimus with or without mycophenolic acid as part of standard of care procedures.” NCT02736227 ↗

“Mycophenolate (mycophenolic acid sodium or mycophenolate mofetil) in combination with standard exposure to calcineurin inhibitor (cyclosporine or tacrolimus).” NCT01950819 ↗

“They will continue receiving their usual treatment with corticosteroids and either mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), mycophenolic acid, or azathioprine (AZA).” NCT00447265 ↗

“All patients will receive Mycophenolic acid at a dose of 2gm/day (Cellcept) or 1440mg/day (Myfortic) post-transplantation with dose adjustment as needed.” NCT00706680 ↗

“Basiliximab induction followed by tacrolimus, corticosteroids and mycophenolic acid with a switch to everolimus by post operative day 30” NCT04104438 ↗

“Reduction in dose in mycophenolate mofetil/mycophenolic acid (MMF) or azathioprine before and after receiving 3rd dose vaccination” NCT05060991 ↗

“Maintenance immunosuppressive therapy consists of low-dose tacrolimus and mycophenolic acid and steroids.” NCT02561767 ↗

“standard-of-care treatment of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) or mycophenolic acid (MPA) and glucocorticoid” NCT04883619 ↗

“patients will receive prednisone 0.5 mg/kg/day combined with mycophenolic acid (MyforticR) 1440 mg/day.” NCT01197040 ↗

“standard-of-care treatment of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF)/mycophenolic acid (MPA)” NCT04376827 ↗

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Known as 68618 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as Acide mycophenolique ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as Acido micofenolico ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as Ceptava ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as EC-MPA “Enteric-coated mycophenolic acid or EC-MPA (Myfortic) will be added to the regimen” NCT00296244 ↗
Known as Enteric Coated Mycophenolate Sodium “We propose a prospective study evaluating the efficacy of Enteric Coated Mycophenolate Sodium (Myfortic) in decreasing the titers of anti-HLA alloantibodies in patients...” NCT00298883 ↗
Known as ERL 080 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as MPA “maintenance immunosuppressive treatment regimen consisting of a combination of orally administered drugs (tacrolimus (Prograf®), sirolimus (Rapamune®), mycophenolate mofetil...” NCT01309022 ↗
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“Participants were randomised (1:1) to receive everolimus with reduced-exposure calcineurin inhibitor (EVR+rCNI) or mycophenolic acid with standard-exposure CNI (MPA+sCNI).” PMID 34620664 ↗ Oct 2021

“Group 2 patients will undergo a 50% reduction of the mycophenolic acid (MPA) dose, and continue with tacrolimus (target trough level of 6-10 ng/mL), and prednisone.” NCT01624948 ↗

“Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) (up to 1000mg) or Mycophenolic acid (MPA) (up to 720mg) will be administered twice a day.” NCT04773392 ↗

“standard-of-care treatment of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) or mycophenolic acid (MPA) and glucocorticoid” NCT04883619 ↗

“Mycophenolic Acid (MPA) has been shown to be an effective immune suppressant in organ transplantation.” NCT00167492 ↗

“Mycophenolic acid (MPA) is an increasingly used form of corticosteroid.” NCT02993133 ↗

“Low-dose tacrolimus + Mycophenolic acid (MPA) + steroids” NCT02561767 ↗

“hereafter referred to as mycophenolic acid [MPA]” NCT07570433 ↗

“Mycophenolic acid (MPA)/azathioprine (AZA)” NCT00377962 ↗

“enteric-coated mycophenolic acid (MPA)” PMID 23668931 ↗ May 2013

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Known as Mycophenolate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as Mycophenolate mofetil impurity, mycophenolic acid- ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as mycophenolate sodium “Mycophenolate sodium (Myfortic®) is an antiproliferative immunosuppressant used in renal transplantation.” NCT00585468 ↗
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“this was later followed by the introduction of mycophenolate sodium (Myfortic).” NCT02426502 ↗

Known as Mycophenolic acid sodium salt ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as Mycophenolic sod ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as Mycophenolic sodium ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as myfortic “The purpose of this study is to replace the mycophenolate mofetil (Cellcept) which is our usual therapy after liver transplantation with sodium mycophenolic acid (Myfortic®)” NCT00167492 ↗
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“Patients taking mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) will receive 1.0 gram once daily, while patients receiving Myfortic will receive 720 mg once daily.” NCT02426502 ↗

“Campath-1H 30mg IV x 2 doses, rituximab 375mg/m2 IV x 1 dose, myfortic 720mg bid, cyclosporine po bid (target trough 200ng/ml) x 10-20 days” NCT00579592 ↗

“Mycophenolic Acid (Myfortic®) and Standard Dose of Cyclosporine A (Neoral®).” NCT02328963 ↗

“Group 1: Tacrolimus from EMS + Myfortic® + Steroids” NCT01244659 ↗

“acid mycophenolic (Myfortic)” NCT01197040 ↗

“Patients taking Myfortic” NCT00468936 ↗

NCT02130817 ↗

NCT00579592 ↗

NCT00298324 ↗

NCT00514514 ↗

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Known as MyforticR “patients will receive prednisone 0.5 mg/kg/day combined with mycophenolic acid (MyforticR) 1440 mg/day.” NCT01197040 ↗
Known as NSC-116072 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as NSC-129185 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as RS-61443 [AS MOFETIL] ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as Sodium mycophenalate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as Sodium mycophenolate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL866 ↗
Known as sodium mycophenolic acid “The purpose of this study is to replace the mycophenolate mofetil (Cellcept) which is our usual therapy after liver transplantation with sodium mycophenolic acid (Myfortic®)” NCT00167492 ↗
Modality Small molecule — CHEMBL866 ↗
Route Oral “by mouth” NCT00167492 ↗