Everolimus
Information about Everolimus
Everolimus uses
How everolimus works
Everolimus suppresses the activity of body's immune system and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.
Common side effects of everolimus
Infection, Fatigue, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Diarrhea, Breathlessness, Low blood platelets, Rash, Decreased potassium level in blood, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Weight loss, Taste change, Increased glucose level in blood, Decreased appetite, Pneumonitis, Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Lymphopenia, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased triglyceride level in blood, Joint pain, Pleural effusion, Pulmonary edema, Diabetes, Renal impairment, Coughing up blood, Acute renal failure, Deafness, Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Muscle bleeding, Rectal bleeding, Bleeding hemorrhoids, Intra-abdominal hematoma
Available Medicine for Everolimus
Expert advice for Everolimus
- Do not start everolimus and consult your doctor if you have liver problems, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, had a recent surgery or have unhealed wound after surgery, have infection, previously had hepatitis, are pregnant or breast-feeding or have intolerance to some sugars.
- Seek 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 receive any vaccination after taking everolimus.
- Everolimus may affect male or female fertility; consult your doctor if you are planning to have a child.
- Do not drive or operate machinery while taking everolimus as it may cause fatigue.
Frequently asked questions for Everolimus
Everolimus
Q. Is Everolimus a chemotherapy?
Everolimus 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 Everolimus administered?
Usually, Everolimus is taken once or twice daily. The medicine should always either be taken with food or always be taken without food. Everolimus should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed.
Q. How long can you take Everolimus?
There is no definite duration of treatment with Everolimus. Everolimus is continued till clinical benefit is seen or unacceptable toxicity or side effects occur.