Mycophenolate mofetil use in the treatment of noninfectious uveitis

Abstract

Mycophenolate mophetil (MMP) is a potent immunomodulatory drug that inhibits the function of T and B lymphocytes. It is used successfully in the treatment of recurrent noninfectious uveitis in adults and children. MMF can be used alone or in combination with other immunomodulatory drugs (biologics or calcineurin inhibitors) for moderate and severe cases of anterior, intermediate and posterior uveitis. It can also be used for treatment of patients with scleritis and ocular cicatricial pemphigoid.