Rapamune (Sirolimus)
Brand: Rapamune
Active Ingredient(s): Sirolimus
Strength: 1 mg / mL
Pack Size: 60 mL Oral Solution
Store in the refrigerator.
DIN: 02243237
Manufacturer: Pfizer Canada Sri (Canada)
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Description
Rapamune (Sirolimus) is an immunosuppressant agent (a class of drugs that reduce, the strength of the body’s immune system). It is typically used to prevent rejection (rejection is when your body’s immune system recognizes a new organ as a “foreign” threat and attacks it) in people 13 years of age and older who have received a kidney transplant (a surgical procedure to place a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly). It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Rapamune (Sirolimus) is typically used once daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. Rapamune should be taken consistently, either with or without food. WARNING: Use with caution in patients concurrently taking medications which may alter renal (kidney) function. Use with caution in patients with hyperlipidemia (the presence of excess fat or lipids in the blood). In addition to its desired action, Rapamune (Sirolimus) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause high blood pressure, tachycardia (an abnormally rapid heart rate), chest pain. It may cause headaches, skin rash, hypercholesterolemia (presence of excess cholesterol in the blood), hypokalemia (deficiency of potassium in the bloodstream). It may cause constipation, abdominal pain diarrhea, infection, peripheral edema (swelling of the lower legs or hands). Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to sirolimus or any component of the formulation. Taking Rapamune (Sirolimus) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with Rapamune (Sirolimus) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Rapamune (Sirolimus)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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