Everolimus Stada
Everolimus Stada is a cancer medicine that reduces blood supply to tumors and slows down cancer cell growth and spread.
Form
tabletti
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Everolimus
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 10 mg once a day. Your doctor will tell you how many Everolimus Stada tablets to take.
Method
Take Everolimus Stada once a day, around the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow the tablet(s) whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the tablets.
Important
The recommended daily dose is 10 mg. Your doctor may adjust this based on your condition.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fever and chills (signs of infection)
- •Fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or wheezing (signs of lung inflammation)
- •High blood sugar
- •Loss of appetite
- •Changes in taste
- •Headache
- •Nosebleeds
- •Cough
- •Mouth sores
- •Stomach upset, nausea, or diarrhea
- •Skin rash
- •Itching
- •Feeling weak or tired
- •Tiredness, shortness of breath, dizziness, or pale skin (signs of low red blood cells or anemia)
- •Swelling in arms, hands, feet, ankles, or other body parts (edema)
- •Weight loss
- •High blood fat levels (high cholesterol or triglycerides)
- •Excessive thirst, increased urination, or increased appetite with weight loss and tiredness (signs of diabetes)
- •Bleeding, for example in the intestine
- •Significantly reduced urine output (sign of kidney failure)
- •Easy bruising or bleeding without injury (signs of low platelet count)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Thirst, low urine output, dark urine, dry, red, or irritated skin (signs of dehydration)
- •Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- •Headache or dizziness (signs of high blood pressure)
- •Swelling or heaviness in part or whole arm (including fingers) or leg (including toes), limited movement, or discomfort (possible signs of lymphedema)
- •Fever, sore throat due to infection, or mouth sores (signs of low white blood cells)
- •Inflammation inside the mouth, stomach, or intestines
- •Dry mouth
- •Heartburn (indigestion)
- •Vomiting
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Abdominal pain
- •Acne
- •Rash and pain in palms or soles (hand-foot syndrome)
- •Skin redness
- •Joint pain
- •Mouth pain
- •Menstrual problems, such as irregular periods
- •Low potassium in blood
- •Low phosphate in blood
- •Low calcium in blood
- •Dry skin, peeling skin, or skin damage
- •Nail problems or brittle nails
- •Mild hair loss
- •Abnormal liver test results (high ASAT or ALAT)
- •Abnormal kidney test results (high creatinine)
- •Swollen eyelids
- •Protein in urine
RARE
- •Fever, rash, joint pain and inflammation, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, yellow skin, upper right belly pain, pale stools, or dark urine (may be signs of reactivated Hepatitis B)
- •Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing when lying down, or swollen feet and legs (signs of heart failure)
- •Swelling and/or pain in one leg, usually the calf, with redness or warmth in the affected area (signs of a blood clot in a leg vein)
- •Sudden difficulty breathing, chest pain, and coughing up blood (possible signs of a lung embolism)
- •Significantly reduced urine output, swollen legs, confusion, and back pain (signs of acute kidney failure)
- •Weakness, spontaneous bleeding and bruising, and frequent infections with symptoms like fever, chills, sore throat, or mouth sores (signs of low blood cell count)
- •Loss of taste
- •Coughing up blood
- •Menstrual disorders, such as missed periods
- •More frequent daytime urination
- •Chest pain
- •Abnormal wound healing
- •Hot flashes
- •Watery, itchy, and red eyes (conjunctivitis)
- •Shortness of breath or rapid breathing (signs of acute respiratory distress syndrome)
- •Tiredness, shortness of breath, dizziness, or pale skin (signs of severe anemia)
- •Swelling of the face around the eyes and mouth, inside the mouth and/or throat and tongue, or difficulty breathing and swallowing (angioedema - severe allergic reaction signs)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to everolimus or similar medicines (like sirolimus or temsirolimus) or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems or a disease that has affected your liver, as your dose may need to be changed.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or notice increased thirst or frequent urination, as Everolimus Stada can raise blood sugar.
- Do not get vaccinated without talking to your doctor first while on this treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you have high cholesterol, as this medicine can increase blood fat levels.
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- Inform your doctor if you recently had major surgery or have unhealed wounds, as this medicine can affect wound healing.
- Tell your doctor if you have an infection; it might need to be treated before starting this medicine.
- Let your doctor know if you have had Hepatitis B, as it could become active again during treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you have had or will have radiation therapy, as this medicine can cause issues related to it.
- This medicine can weaken your immune system, making you more prone to infections. Contact your doctor immediately if you get a fever or other signs of infection.
- This medicine can affect your kidney function, so your doctor will monitor your kidneys during treatment.
- Mouth sores can occur; your doctor may pause or stop the treatment if this happens.
- Be careful when driving or using machines, as this medicine can cause unusual tiredness.
- This medicine contains lactose. If you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking it.
- This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn child. Use effective contraception during treatment and for 8 weeks after.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment or for 2 weeks after the last dose, as it may harm your baby.
- This medicine may affect female fertility (e.g., missed periods). Talk to your doctor if you plan to have children.
- This medicine may affect male fertility. Talk to your doctor if you plan to have children.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, or severe skin itching with a red rash or bumps (signs of a severe allergic reaction).