Sirolimus
Sirolimus
- Classification: Organ Transplant Medicine
What is Sirolimus?
It suppresses the immune system and is widely used for organ transplant to prevent rejection, in various cancers, and in rare diseases.
Uses of Sirolimus -
- Organ transplant
- A rare lung disease- LAM
- Coated on coronary stents
- Cancers (off-label)
Common side effects
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Delayed wound healing
- Skin rashes
- Nausea
- Joint pain
- Swelling
- Stomach pain
- Tremors
Serious side effects
- Lung toxicity
- Risk of infections
- Liver toxicity
- Kidney dysfunctions
- Low blood count
- Increased risk of malignancies
- Proteinuria
- Skin rashes
Precautions
- To be used cautiously in
- Liver impairment
- Kidney disorder
- Bleeding disorder
- Elderly
- Lung diseases
- Planning surgery
- Drug interactions
Contraindications
- Should not be used in pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
- Hypersensitivity or allergy to drug components.
Safety instructions
Maintain contraception during the treatment.
Avoid live vaccines (MMR, Varicella) due to a compromised immune system.
Increased risk of skin cancer, limit direct sun exposure.
Warnings
- To be used under medical prescription.
Important Monitoring Considerations
- Monitor for -
- Total blood count
- Liver and kidney functions
- Respiratory functions
- Immune functions
Drug Interactions
- Antiviral
- Antacids
- Antibiotics
- And other immune suppressants
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Understanding the critical need for lifelong transplant medicines, Gandhi Medicos offers an affordable range of transplant medicines and is the largest exporter, distributor, and supplier worldwide.
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Formulations based on "Sirolimus" (8)
Rocas 1mg Tablet
Sirolimus
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd manufactures it.
Emtor 1mg Tablet
Sirolimus
Preventing organ rejection in transplant patients with Emtor 1mg Tablet is one of the uses for this medication. By controlling the immune system, it facilitates organ acceptance.
Toraft 1mg Tablet
Sirolimus
Preventing organ rejection in transplant patients with Toraft 1mg Tablet is one of the uses for this medication. By controlling the immune system, it facilitates organ acceptance.
Limus 1mg Tablet
Sirolimus
Preventing organ rejection in transplant patients with Limus 1mg Tablet is one of the uses for this medication. Controlling the immune system, it facilitates organ acceptance.
Rapacan 1mg Tablet
Sirolimus
Preventing organ rejection in transplant patients with Rapacan 1mg Tablet is one of the uses for this medication. By controlling the immune system, it facilitates organ acceptance.
Siropan 1mg Tablet
Sirolimus
Preventing organ rejection in transplant patients with Siropan 1mg Tablet is one of the uses for this medication. By controlling the immune system, it facilitates organ acceptance.
Sirova 1mg Tablet
Sirolimus
Preventing organ rejection in transplant patients with Sirova 1mg Tablet is one of the uses for this medication. By controlling the immune system, it facilitates organ acceptance.
Siromus 1mg Tablet
Sirolimus
Preventing organ rejection in transplant patients with Siromus 1mg Tablet is one of the uses for this medication. By controlling the immune system, it facilitates organ acceptance.