Mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets (brand name example: Myfortic®) are a prescription immunosuppressant medication used primarily to prevent the rejection of a kidney transplant. It is used in combination with other medications like cyclosporine and corticosteroids. 

Key Information

• Function: This medication works by weakening the body's immune system to stop it from attacking the transplanted organ. It is a selective inhibitor of an enzyme (IMPDH) essential for the de novo synthesis of guanosine nucleotides in B and T lymphocytes, which are critical for immune response.