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Everolimus is an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug. The drug is classified as a "mTOR kinase inhibitor." To ensure effective treatment, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor and medical staff.
1. What is Everolimus?
Everolimus, also known as Everolimus, is an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug. Everolimus is classified as an "mTOR kinase inhibitor. Specifically, it is indicated in the following conditions:Breast cancer : Treatment (in combination with exemestane) of advanced breast cancer in a woman Postmenopausal following failure of letrozole or anastrozole therapy Neuroendocrine tumors (NET): Everolimus is indicated for the treatment of certain neuroendocrine tumors of pancreatic, pulmonary or gastrointestinal origin. Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC): Everolimus is indicated for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma that has progressed after treatment failure with sunitinib or sorafenib.Also, in some cases, Everolimus. Also used for heart transplants, liver and kidney transplants, Waldenstrom leukemia and some carcinoid tumors.
2. Dosage and how to use Everolimus
Everolimus is indicated for oral use. The patient should take the medicine at the same time each day and you can take it with or without food. However, the most important thing is that you should take the medicine at a fixed time, and swallow the Everolimus tablet whole with water, do not crush or chew the tablet.
The usual dose of Everolimus for pathological indications is 10mg, taken once a day. Note: The above dosage is for reference only. Depending on your condition, pathology, as well as medical history, your doctor will prescribe Everolimus with different dosages and strengths. Therefore, patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions, do not increase or decrease the dose on their own. This not only affects the effectiveness of the treatment, but also increases the risk of side effects and dangerous drug interactions.
Contraindications: Patients should not use Everolimus if they are sensitive to any of the ingredients in the drug.
3. Notes when using Everolimus
In the process of using Everolimus, patients should pay attention to the following issues:
When using Everolimus with aspirin or products containing this active ingredient, users should not become pregnant or become a father during this period. Everolimus drug use. Use safe birth control instead. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Undesirable effects when using the drug Everolimus
During the use of Everolimus, patients may experience some of the following undesirable side effects:
Side effects occur in more than 30%
Mouth ulcers, mucositis, or esophagitis. Infection, skin rash, itching or dryness of the skin. Tired. Diarrhea. Swelling or edema. Stomach pain or cramps. Nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain. Asthenia In addition, blood test abnormalities include:
Hypercholesterolemia. Elevated triglycerides or hypertriglyceridemia. Hyperglycemia Low blood calcium Liver problems, elevated liver enzymes. Kidney problems, increase in serum creatinine Side effects occur in about 10-29%
Loss of appetite Cough, difficulty breathing Increased blood pressure Unusual bleeding Joint pain Muscle pain Decreased interest in sex Loss of fertility fertility in both men and women During the use of the drug, the patient may experience other side effects not listed above. Therefore, when patients experience any side effects, they should immediately notify their doctor or medical staff for examination and treatment.
5. Notes when using Everolimus
In order to ensure effective use and avoid unwanted side effects, patients should pay attention to the following issues:
Pregnant women: Please inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you are pregnant. are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant before starting Everolimus. This is a category C drug for pregnancy (meaning use during pregnancy only when the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the fetus). Lactation: Due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in a nursing infant, the manufacturer does not recommend that a mother using Everolimus breastfeed her child during treatment and for 2 weeks. after the last dose. To ensure the quality of Everolimus, you need to store Everolimus in a dry place, away from direct light. In addition, it should be kept out of reach of children and household pets. Do not use expired or discolored or watery medicine.
In short, Everolimus is an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug, so it should be used exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Patients need to strictly follow these instructions to avoid side effects and dangerous drug interactions.
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