• What is Everolimus used for?
Everolimus is a anti-cancer medicine used for the treatment of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, Lung Cancer and kidney cancer.
Dosage forms & Strength :-
Everolimus 5 mg. tablet for oral use.
Everolimus 10 mg tablet for oral use.
What is Everolimus used for :-
Everolimus is an anti-cancer medication. Everolimus is used for the treatment of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, Lung Cancer and kidney cancer.
Everolimus Dosage :-
Everolimus is a prescription medicine.
Take Everolimus properly as your doctor tells you to take it.
Commonly, Everolimus is taken one or two time daily.
The medicine must always either be taken with food or always without food.
Everolimus must be swallowed whole with water and Do not crush or chew.
What are the side effects of Everolimus?
Common side effects of Everolimus :
• Fever,
• Cough,
• Fatigue,
• Diarrhea,
• Infection,
• Stomatitis,
• Weakness,
• Sinus inflammation,
• Otitis media (infection of ear),
• Upper respiratory tract infection.
These are not all the possible side effects of Everolimus. Consult your doctor and if you have any new or worsening side effects.
Everolimus Mechanism of Action :-
Everolimus :
Everolimus is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
Everolimus suppresses the activity of body's immune system and cure rejection of the transplanted organ.
Thus, Everolimus treats the breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer and kidney cancer.
Precautions & Warnings :-
• Do not take Everolimus and consult your doctor :
- If you have liver problems,
- Diabetes,
- High blood cholesterol,
- Had a freshly surgery,
- Have unhealed wound after surgery,
- Have infection,
- Previously had hepatitis,
- Pregnant,
- Breast-feeding,
- Have intolerance to some sugars.
• Take medical advice if you have increased thirst or increased frequency of urination, if you get any infection, suffer from shortness of breath, cough or fever, need to take any vaccination after taking Everolimus.
• Everolimus can affect male or female fertility: Have a conversation to your doctor if you are planning to have a child.
• Do not drive or operate machinery while taking Everolimus as it can lead to fatigue.
• Regular monitoring is needed while you are on Everolimus. The doctor will suggest blood tests to see the counts of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets since the counts can be decrease during treatment with Everolimus. Also, blood tests will be needed to check your kidney function, liver function, blood glucose levels, and cholesterol levels.
• Everolimus can cause critical side effects which include critical allergic reactions, angioedema, and kidney failure which can be critical and can cause death. It is possible that you can develop an infection or problems related to lung such as breathing problems.
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking Everolimus. This is because taking them together can increase the levels of Everolimus in your blood to harmful levels.
• Avoid the use of live vaccinations and any possible contact with individuals who have taken live vaccinations.