Certican 0.5 Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS4395

USA Brand Name

Afinitor

Strength

0.5mg

Generic Name

Everolimus

Manufacturer

Novartis India Ltd

## Certican 0.5 Mg Tablet (Everolimus)

## What Is The Generic Name For Certican 0.5 Mg Tablet:

Everolimus is the generic version for Certican 0.5 mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Certican 0.5 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

Afinitor

## About Certican 0.5 Mg Tablet (Everolimus)

Certican 0.5 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Everolimus, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer & kidney cancer. Breast cancer is cancer which develops due to unrestrained growth of breast tissue cells. The breast tissue contains glands called lobules which produce milk and thin tubes called ducts. Cancer can commence in either of these. Depending on where the cancer starts, breast cancer is of two types: Ductal carcinoma which develops in the cells of the lining of milk duct & Lobular carcinoma which develops in the lobules. The pancreas is a gland at the back the stomach which produces juices that help break down food & the hormones that help manage blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer is the cancerous growth in the pancreas that usually begins in the cells which produce the juices. The uninhibited growth of t-cells in lung tissues is called as lung cancer. It is a tumor which spreads rapidly to other regions such as brain, lymph nodes, adrenal glands, liver, & bones. Kidneys are fist-sized organs on both side of the backbone above the waist. The tubes inside filter & clean the blood, taking out waste products & making urine. Kidney cancer starts in the lining of tiny tubes inside the kidneys. This medicine is easily available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores and must be taken strictly on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Novartis India Ltd. is one of the top pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Certican 0.5 mg Tablet.

## Strength :

Certican 0.5 mg Tablet contains an active constituent, Everolimus (0.5 mg). This medicine is easily obtainable in other substitutes also at all the leading online pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Certican 0.5 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

Certican 0.5 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in the following conditions:

Organ Transplant – Rejection Prophylaxis

Advanced Breast Cancer

Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

Pancreatic Cancer

Renal Angiomyolipoma

Advanced Neuroendocrine Carcinoma

Brain/Intracranial Tumor

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-Associated Partial-Onset Seizures

## How Certican 0.5 Mg Tablet (Everolimus) Works:

Certican 0.5 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Everolimus which suppresses the activity of body’s immune system & prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

## Before You Use Certican 0.5 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

Make certain that:

You are not sensitive to Everolimus

You are not having any critical Disease

Your doctor must be well-informed about your medicinal history like your pre-existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Certican 0.5 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Certican 0.5 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

You should not take Certican 0.5 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Have diabetes

Have high blood cholesterol

Had recent surgery

Have hepatitis

Have Non-infectious pneumonitis

Have Angioedema

Have Proteinuria

Have Stomatitis/Mouth Sores

Are pregnant

Have infections

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have infections

## Dosage :

Certican 0.5 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Everolimus , which is used in the treatment ofbreast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer & kidney cancer. This medicine is obtainable in different substitutes & strengths & has got to be purchased or taken on doctor’s prescription only. You must talk about with your physician for adjustment of dosage & time of the medicine since age & severity of the disease differ from person to person, and this can only be finest judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Certican 0.5 mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Certican 0.5 mg Tablet regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Certican 0.5 Mg Tablet (Everolimus) to Be Used:

As Certican 0.5 mg Tablet is available in various strengths & substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions & instructions to take Certican 0.5 mg Tablet. You should not take the Tablet on your own & for a longer period than recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Certican 0.5 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

Take Certican 0.5 mg Tablet Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole and not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Certican 0.5 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Certican 0.5 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

You are always advised to take Certican 0.5 mg Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medication on your own. You have to strictly follow all the directions given by your doctor. You should not take the Tablet in larger or smaller extent or for a longer period than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You have to seek medical emergency treatment and/ or make contact with your medical doctor instantly in case of any overdose symptoms. Emergency action will be initiated without delay by your medical doctor if they detect overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the Tablet ought to be administered as quickly as possible. You should strictly skip the missed dosage if it is by now the time for your next planned dosage. It is advised not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Certican 0.5 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

Chest pain

Chills and fever

Diarrhea

Difficulty in swallowing

Difficult or painful urination

Rapid weight gain

Tingling of hands or feet

Bleeding gums

Blurred vision

Nausea and vomiting

Slow heart rate

Sweating

Unusual tiredness or weakness

Dry skin

Headache

Hair loss

Missed or irregular menstrual periods

Cough

Irregular breathing

Weakness

Sinus inflammation

Infection

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Otitis media (infection of ear)

Upper respiratory tract infection

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Some medicines have been reported to interact with Certican 0.5 mg Tablet. These interactions might generate some needless or unfavorable effects and/or cause your drug not to operate properly. You must constantly have a discussion with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well premeditated medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Aliskiren

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI’s)

Darunavir

Adalimumab

Ketoconazole

It can also interact with the following disease condition:

Infections

Kidney disease

Liver disease

Infertility

You should not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.

## Warning And Precaution:

Certican 0.5 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Kidney/ Liver disease

You have to use a consistent contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while you are on this medication as it can cause birth defects

You have to regularly get your blood tests done to examine your blood cells, liver & kidney function, & electrolyte levels during treatment with this medicine

You must also get your blood pressure and levels of proteins in urine checked regularly while taking this medicine

You have to get your blood cholesterol level checked regularly while taking this medicine

You should not obtain this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding

You must not drive or operate heavy machines at the same time as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

Always talk about with your medical doctor straight away to get the most excellent possible treatment if you are observing several of the above mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Certican 0.5 mg Tablet out of reach & sight of the children

This medicine is strictly used with vigilance for treatment of children

Certican 0.5 mg Tablet is not suggested for use in pregnant women owing to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby

You must always check up the information in particular printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

Always talk about with your medical doctor if you have any doubt in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Certican 0.5 mg Tablet should be taken as recommended by your doctor. Do not take this prescription for a longer period than recommended by the medical doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Certican 0.5 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark & dry place. Make sure the Tablet is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.