Rapact 10 Mg

Rapact 10 Mg

Rapact 10 Mg is included in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors that treats cancer by stopping cancer cells from reproducing and cutting off blood supply to the cancer cells. Rapact 10 Mg Tablet decreases the action of the immune system. This may result in increased risk of developing infection or certain types of cancer such as lymphoma, skin cancer, etc.

Rapact 10 Mg is used for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma, a certain type of advanced breast cancer, a certain type of cancer of the pancreas that has spread too much and cannot be treated with surgery, kidney tumours in people with tuberous sclerosis complex  and subependymal giant cell astrocytoma in adults and children 1 year of age and older who have TSC.

Drug = Everolimus

Strength = 10 Mg

Manufacturer = Natco Pharma Ltd

How To Take

Take Rapact 10 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rapact 10 Mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Rapact 5 Mg

Rapact 10 Mg

Side Effects

Weakness

Sinus inflammation

Infection

Fever

Cough

Fatigue

Stomatitis

Otitis media

Diarrhoea

Upper respiratory tract infection

Warning

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.

Uses

Rapact 10 Mg is used with other medications (such as cyclosporine) to prevent rejection of a kidney transplant. Everolimus is also used with other medications (such as tacrolimus) to prevent rejection of a liver transplant.