Afinitor
Afinitor Products are primarily used for
Breast cancer, Lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer
About Afinitor Products
Uses of Afinitor Products
Afinitor Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Afinitor are Decreased appetite, Increased glucose level in blood, Pneumonitis, Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Lymphopenia, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased triglyceride level in blood, Joint pain, Pleural effusion, Pulmonary edema, Rash, Diarrhea, Infection, Breathlessness, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Fatigue, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Low blood platelets, Decreased potassium level in blood, Weight loss, Taste change.
How Afinitor Products work
Everolimus suppresses the activity of body's immune system and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.
Patient Concerns about Afinitor Products
Frequently asked questions about Afinitor Products
Frequently asked questions about Everolimus
Q. Is any monitoring required while taking Afinitor 5mg Tablet?
Regular monitoring is required while you are on Afinitor 5mg Tablet. The doctor will advise blood tests to see the counts of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets since the counts may decrease during treatment with Afinitor 5mg Tablet. Also, blood tests will be required to check your kidney function, liver function, blood glucose levels, and cholesterol levels.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Afinitor 5mg Tablet?
You should avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking Afinitor 5mg Tablet. This is because taking them together may increase the levels of Afinitor 5mg Tablet in your blood to harmful levels. Avoid the use of live vaccinations and any possible contact with individuals who have received live vaccinations.
Q. What is the most important information I need to know about Afinitor 5mg Tablet?
Afinitor 5mg Tablet can cause serious side effects which include severe allergic reactions, angioedema, and kidney failure which can be severe and can lead to death. It is possible that you may develop an infection or problems related to lung such as breathing problems.
Q. Is Afinitor 5mg Tablet a chemotherapy?
Afinitor 5mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine. It belongs to kinase inhibitor class of medicines. It works by reducing the blood supply to the tumor, which slows down the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Q. How is Afinitor 5mg Tablet administered?
Usually, Afinitor 5mg Tablet is taken once or twice daily. The medicine should always either be taken with food or always be taken without food. Afinitor 5mg Tablet should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed.
Q. How long can you take Afinitor 5mg Tablet?
There is no definite duration of treatment with Afinitor 5mg Tablet. Afinitor 5mg Tablet is continued till clinical benefit is seen or unacceptable toxicity or side effects occur.
Q. How will I know that Afinitor 5mg Tablet is shrinking my brain tumor?
The effect of Afinitor 5mg Tablet in shrinking the size of tumor can only be checked by getting regular brain scans. It should be done as advised by your doctor and your treatment plan.
Q. Is Afinitor 5mg Tablet cytotoxic?
Yes, Afinitor 5mg Tablet is cytotoxic against human cancer cells of breast, stomach, prostate, and kidneys (renal cell carcinoma).
Q. Is Afinitor 5mg Tablet a chemotherapy?
Afinitor 5mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine. It belongs to kinase inhibitor class of medicines. It works by reducing the blood supply to the tumor, which slows down the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Q. How is Afinitor 5mg Tablet administered?
Usually, Afinitor 5mg Tablet is taken once or twice daily. The medicine should always either be taken with food or always be taken without food. Afinitor 5mg Tablet should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed.
Q. How long can you take Afinitor 5mg Tablet?
There is no definite duration of treatment with Afinitor 5mg Tablet. Afinitor 5mg Tablet is continued till clinical benefit is seen or unacceptable toxicity or side effects occur.
Q. Is any monitoring required while taking Afinitor 5mg Tablet?
Regular monitoring is required while you are on Afinitor 5mg Tablet. The doctor will advise blood tests to see the counts of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets since the counts may decrease during treatment with Afinitor 5mg Tablet. Also, blood tests will be required to check your kidney function, liver function, blood glucose levels, and cholesterol levels.
Q. How will I know that Afinitor 5mg Tablet is shrinking my brain tumor?
The effect of Afinitor 5mg Tablet in shrinking the size of tumor can only be checked by getting regular brain scans. It should be done as advised by your doctor and your treatment plan.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Afinitor 5mg Tablet?
You should avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking Afinitor 5mg Tablet. This is because taking them together may increase the levels of Afinitor 5mg Tablet in your blood to harmful levels. Avoid the use of live vaccinations and any possible contact with individuals who have received live vaccinations.
Q. What is the most important information I need to know about Afinitor 5mg Tablet?
Afinitor 5mg Tablet can cause serious side effects which include severe allergic reactions, angioedema, and kidney failure which can be severe and can lead to death. It is possible that you may develop an infection or problems related to lung such as breathing problems.
Q. Is Afinitor 5mg Tablet cytotoxic?
Yes, Afinitor 5mg Tablet is cytotoxic against human cancer cells of breast, stomach, prostate, and kidneys (renal cell carcinoma).
Products for Afinitor
Afinitor 5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹60146.43
Afinitor 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹19882.43
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