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Afinitor 10mg Tablet 10s

by Novartis India Ltd
Everolimus (10mg)

₹72176

Afinitor 10mg Tablet 10s

Introduction to Afinitor 10mg Tablet 10s

Afinitor 10mg Tablet is used for the prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients. It regulates the body’s immune response, so the body can accept the new organ. It is also used in combination with other medicines to treat cancers of breast, pancreas, lungs, and kidney.
Afinitor 10mg Tablet suppresses the activity of bodys immune system and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Afinitor 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment

Safety Advice for Afinitor 10mg Tablet 10s

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Afinitor 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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Afinitor 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

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Afinitor 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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Afinitor 10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>As fatigue is a common side effect with Afinitor 10mg Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive

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Afinitor 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Afinitor 10mg Tablet is recommended.

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Afinitor 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Afinitor 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Afinitor 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

How Afinitor 10mg Tablet 10s works

Afinitor 10mg Tablet suppresses the activity of bodys immune system and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

How To Use Afinitor 10mg Tablet 10s

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

Benefits Of Afinitor 10mg Tablet 10s

  • . It helps to stop cancer growth and further spread and relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps
  • help to control pancreatic cancer

Side Effects Of Afinitor 10mg Tablet 10s

  • Weakness
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Infection
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Fatigue
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Otitis media (infection of ear)
  • Diarrhea
  • Upper respiratory tract infection

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FAQ's on Afinitor 10mg Tablet 10s

How will I know that Afinitor is shrinking my brain tumor?

The effect of Afinitor 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.

How is Afinitor administered?

Usually, Afinitor is taken once or twice daily. The medicine should always either be taken with food or always be taken without food. Afinitor should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed.

Is any monitoring required while taking Afinitor?

Regular monitoring is required while you are on Afinitor. 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. Also, blood tests will be required to check your kidney function, liver function, blood glucose levels, and cholesterol levels.

Is Afinitor cytotoxic?

Yes, Afinitor is cytotoxic against human cancer cells of breast, stomach, prostate, and kidneys (renal cell carcinoma).

What is the most important information I need to know about Afinitor?

Afinitor 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.

What should I avoid while taking Afinitor?

You should avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking Afinitor. This is because taking them together may increase the levels of Afinitor in your blood to harmful levels. Avoid the use of live vaccinations and any possible contact with individuals who have received live vaccinations.

Is Afinitor a chemotherapy?

Afinitor 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.

How long can you take Afinitor?

There is no definite duration of treatment with Afinitor. Afinitor is continued till clinical benefit is seen or unacceptable toxicity or side effects occur.

Prescription Required

Afinitor 10mg Tablet 10s

by Novartis India Ltd
Everolimus (10mg)

₹72176

Afinitor 10mg Tablet 10s

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