Advacan 0.5mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Advacan 0.5mg Tablet

Everolimus(0.5mg)

food interaction for Advacan Tablet

alcohol interaction for Advacan Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Advacan Tablet

lactation interaction for Advacan Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Advacan 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Advacan 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Advacan 0.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Advacan 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Advacan 0.5mg Tablet

Everolimus(0.5mg)

Advacan tablet uses

How advacan tablet works

Advacan 0.5mg Tablet suppresses the activity of body's immune system and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

Common side effects of advacan tablet

Infection, Fever, Cough, Fatigue, Diarrhea, Upper respiratory tract infection

SUBSTITUTES FOR Advacan Tablet

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Expert advice FOR Advacan Tablet

  • Everolimus is given for the treatment of certain cancers and to prevent organ transplant rejection. 
  • Everolimus may affect male or female fertility; consult your doctor if you are planning to have a child.
  • Inform your doctor straight away if you think you are getting a sore throat or if you have a high temperature. This is because Everolimus increases your risk of getting an infection.
  • While you are taking Everolimus do not take any vaccinations without talking to your doctor first.
  • If you are having an operation or dental treatment, always tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking Everolimus.
  • Do not drink grapefruit juice while you are taking this medicine. This is because a chemical in grapefruit juice can interfere with the action of Everolimus.

Frequently asked questions FOR Advacan 0.5mg Tablet

Everolimus

Q. Is any monitoring required while taking Advacan 0.5mg Tablet?
Regular monitoring is required while you are on Advacan 0.5mg Tablet. The doctor will advise blood tests to see the counts of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets since the counts may decrease during treatment with Advacan 0.5mg Tablet. Also, blood tests will be required to check your kidney function, liver function, blood glucose levels, and cholesterol levels.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Advacan 0.5mg Tablet?
You should avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking Advacan 0.5mg Tablet. This is because taking them together may increase the levels of Advacan 0.5mg Tablet in your blood to harmful levels. Avoid the use of live vaccinations and any possible contact with individuals who have received live vaccinations.
Q. What is the most important information I need to know about Advacan 0.5mg Tablet?
Advacan 0.5mg Tablet can cause serious side effects which include severe allergic reactions, angioedema, and kidney failure which can be severe and can lead to death. It is possible that you may develop an infection or problems related to lung such as breathing problems.
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Q. Is Advacan 0.5mg Tablet a chemotherapy?
Advacan 0.5mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine. It belongs to kinase inhibitor class of medicines. It works by reducing the blood supply to the tumor, which slows down the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Q. How is Advacan 0.5mg Tablet administered?
Usually, Advacan 0.5mg Tablet is taken once or twice daily. The medicine should always either be taken with food or always be taken without food. Advacan 0.5mg Tablet should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed.
Q. How long can you take Advacan 0.5mg Tablet?
There is no definite duration of treatment with Advacan 0.5mg Tablet. Advacan 0.5mg Tablet is continued till clinical benefit is seen or unacceptable toxicity or side effects occur.
Q. How will I know that Advacan 0.5mg Tablet is shrinking my brain tumor?
The effect of Advacan 0.5mg Tablet in shrinking the size of tumor can only be checked by getting regular brain scans. It should be done as advised by your doctor and your treatment plan.
Q. Is Advacan 0.5mg Tablet cytotoxic?
Yes, Advacan 0.5mg Tablet is cytotoxic against human cancer cells of breast, stomach, prostate, and kidneys (renal cell carcinoma).

Content on this page was last updated on 26 February, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)