Rapact 5 Mg

Rapact 5 Mg

Rapact 5 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 5 Mg 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 5 Mg is used for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (after all other treatments have failed), a certain type of advanced breast cancer(after unsuccessful treatment using other medications), 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.  Rapact 5 Mg is used with other medications to prevent transplant rejection in certain adults who have received kidney transplants.

Rapact 5 Mg may increase the risk of developing a blood clot that may cause you to lose the transplanted kidney and of kidney damage, especially when Rapact 5 Mg is used along with certain doses of cyclosporine (also used to suppress the immune system).

Some side effects may include infection with symptoms like sore throat, chills, fever, frequent and painful urination, or unusual itching, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, unusual growths or lumps and swollen lymph nodes.

Drug = Everolimus

Strength = 5 Mg

Manufacturer = Natco Pharma Ltd

How To Take

Take Rapact 5 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rapact 5 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

Diarrhea

Upper respiratory tract infection

Warning

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: previous cancer treatments (including radiation therapy to the chest), heart disease, high blood pressure, previous severe reaction to monoclonal antibody treatment.

Perjeta can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infection. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.

Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without the consent of your doctor. Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using Pertuzumab. This medication may harm an unborn baby.

It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug or for 7 months after the last dose. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Uses

Rapact 5 Mg is used in breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer and kidney cancer.