Rapamune - Sirolimus Tablets - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Rapamune.
• Rapamune
• sir-oh-LEE-muss

Warning

• This medication may make you more likely to develop an infection or certain types of cancer (for example, lymphoma, skin cancer).
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any signs of an infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, white patches in your mouth, or a change in vaginal discharge.
• Also, notify your doctor immediately if you have unusual lumps, swollen glands, unusual swelling, or unexplained weight loss.
• When sirolimus has been used in liver transplants, an infrequent but potentially fatal liver problem has occurred (hepatic artery thrombosis).
• Use of this medication to prevent rejection of liver transplants is not recommended.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth usually once daily, exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• This medication works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals (for example, every 24 hours) and take this drug consistently either with or without food.
• Other medications (for example, antibiotics, immunosuppressants) may be prescribed to help prevent infection in your body and to help prevent rejection of the transplanted organ.
• Take these additional medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• If you are prescribed cyclosporine along with sirolimus, take this medication four hours after your cyclosporine dose.
• Consult your pharmacist for more information.

Rapamune Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Keep all scheduled medical appointments.
• Laboratory and medical tests will be performed to monitor your condition and response to therapy.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs (for example, kidney transplant).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Rapamune Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Read Before Using Rapamune (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, diarrhea, acne, or trouble sleeping may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.