Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet

Price range: $1,499.70 through $4,247.40

Active Ingredients	Everolimus
Manufacturer	Novartis India Ltd.
Packaging	Qty
Strength	10mg

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USA Brand Name

Afinitor

Strength

Generic Name

Everolimus

Manufacturer

Novartis India Ltd.

## Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet (Everolimus)

## What Is The Generic Name For Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet:

Everolimus is the generic version for Afinitor 10 mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

Afinitor

## About Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet (Everolimus)

Afinitor 10 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Everolimus, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer , pancreatic cancer, lung cancer and kidney cancer. It is used along with other medicines to prevent the body from rejecting a kidney or a liver transplant. This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Novartis India Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Afinitor 10 mg Tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength:

Afinitor 10 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Everolimus, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

Afinitor 10 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in 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 Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet (Everolimus) Works:

Afinitor 10 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Everolimus is an immunosuppressant which suppresses the activity of body’s immune system & prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

## Before You Use Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Everolimus

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your health history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

You should not take Afinitor 10 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have you have liver problems

Have diabetes

Have high blood cholesterol

Had a recent surgery

Have infection

Previously had hepatitis

Have intolerance to some sugars

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are patient with osteoporosis

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage:

Afinitor 10 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Everolimus, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer and kidney cancer. This medicine is available in various strengths and substitutes & must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Afinitor 10 mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet (Everolimus) to Be Used:

As Afinitor 10 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Afinitor 10 mg Tablet. Do not take the Tablet on your own and for longer time than suggested by doctor.

## How To Take The Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

Take Afinitor 10 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Afinitor 10 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 Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

You are always advised to take Afinitor 10 mg Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Tablet in smaller or larger amount or for longer than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose:

You must seek emergency medical attention and/or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, tremor and sweating after taking the dose should be reported immediately. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if you are suspecting overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine must be taken by you as soon as possible. It is appropriate to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not take double dosage of the tablet to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Afinitor 10 Mg Tablet (Everolimus):

Swelling of the face, hands, arms, lower legs, feet

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

Sinus inflammation

Infection

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Otitis media (infection of ear)

Upper respiratory tract infection

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Afinitor 10 mg Tablet. This can produce some unwanted effects and/or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are taking other medication/ Supplements so that well planned 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 following disease condition:

Hypersensitivity

Kidney Disease

Liver Disease

Stomatitis

You should avoid consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.

## Warning And Precaution:

Afinitor 10 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/kidney disease

You should not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause fatigue.

Everolimus may affect male or female fertility, so you must consult your doctor if you are planning to have a child.

You must always consult your doctor immediately to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in children and adolescents

You must always read the information precisely written on the leaflet of medicine

You must always consult your physician if you have any doubt related to dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications:

Afinitor 10 mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer period than suggested by the Doctor.

## Storage:

Store the Afinitor 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablets are intact and not damaged while storing.