Afinitor Everolimus 5mg Tablets
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ABOUT AFINITOR
AFINITOR is an immunosuppressant. It works by blocking the
action of certain blood cells in the immune system that may cause the body to
reject the transplanted organ.
MEDICINAL
USES
AFINITOR is used with other medications (such as
cyclosporine) to prevent rejection of a kidney transplant. Everolimus is also
used with other medications (such as tacrolimus) to prevent rejection of a
liver transplant.
AFINITOR COMMON SIDE EFFECTS:
·
Constipation, headache, nausea, and sores in the
mouth/throat may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your
doctor or pharmacist promptly.
·
Tell your doctor right away if you have any
serious side effects, including: swelling hands/ankles/feet, wound problems such
as infection, slow wound healing, opening of wound.
·
Decreased sexual ability (in men), chest
pain/pressure, shortness of breath, unusual bruising/bleeding.
·
Everolimus may cause your
cholesterol/triglycerides or blood sugar to increase.
Constipation, headache, nausea, and sores in the
mouth/throat may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your
doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any
serious side effects, including: swelling hands/ankles/feet, wound problems such
as infection, slow wound healing, opening of wound.
Decreased sexual ability (in men), chest
pain/pressure, shortness of breath, unusual bruising/bleeding.
Everolimus may cause your
cholesterol/triglycerides or blood sugar to increase.
AFINITOR PRECAUTIONS:
· Before taking everolimus, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to sirolimus or temsirolimus; or if
you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients,
which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist
for more details.
· Before using this medication, tell your doctor or
pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high cholesterol/triglyceride
levels, any recent/current infections, diabetes, liver disease, certain
hereditary enzyme problems (galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency,
glucose-galactose malabsorption).
· Do not have immunizations/vaccinations
without the consent of your doctor. Avoid contact with people who have recently
received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose).
· Since this medication may increase your risk of
skin cancer, avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Use a
sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
· Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to
become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while you are taking
everolimus. Everolimus may harm an unborn baby.
·
Ask about reliable forms of birth control while
taking this medication and for 8 weeks after stopping treatment. If you become
pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefit of this medication. It is unknown if this medication passes into
breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while
using this drug and for 2 weeks after stopping treatment is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Store at room temperature of 25°C (77°F); excursions
permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Protect from light; protect from
moisture.
AFINITOR INTERACTIONS:
Some products that may interact with this drug include: other
drugs that weaken the immune system/increase the risk of infection (such as
natalizumab, rituximab), ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril).
Other medications can affect the removal of everolimus from
your body, which may affect how everolimus works. Examples include :
azole antifungals (such as itraconazole,
ketoconazole),
boceprevir,
cobicistat,
macrolide antibiotics (such as
clarithromycin, erythromycin),
HIV protease inhibitors (such as
atazanavir, ritonavir),
rifamycins (such as rifabutin, rifampin),
St. John’s wort, telaprevir,
telithromycin, among others.
This document does not contain all possible drug
interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including
prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your
doctor and pharmacist
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