Everolimus Viatris
Everolimus Viatris is a cancer medicine that reduces blood supply to tumors and slows down the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Form
tabletti
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Everolimus
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 10 mg once a day, but your doctor will tell you your exact dose.
Method
Take the tablet once a day, around the same time, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not chew or crush it.
Important
No more than 10 mg once a day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fever, chills (signs of infection)
- •Fever, cough, difficulty breathing, wheezing (signs of lung inflammation)
- •Tiredness, shortness of breath, dizziness, pale skin, low red blood cells (anemia)
- •High blood sugar
- •Loss of appetite
- •High blood fats (cholesterol)
- •Taste changes, headache
- •Nosebleeds
- •Cough
- •Mouth sores
- •Stomach problems, including nausea or diarrhea
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Feeling weak or tired
- •Swelling in arms, hands, feet, ankles, or other body parts (edema)
- •Weight loss
- •Easy bleeding or bruising (low platelets)
- •Fever, sore throat, mouth sores due to infection (low white blood cells)
- •Swelling due to fluid buildup (lymphedema), usually in arms or legs
- •Shortness of breath
- •Thirst, low urine output, dark urine, dry red skin, irritability (signs of dehydration)
- •Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- •Headache, dizziness (signs of high blood pressure)
- •Inflammation in mouth, stomach or intestines
- •Dry mouth
- •Heartburn
- •Nausea (vomiting)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Abdominal pain
- •Acne
- •Rash and pain in palms or soles of feet (hand-foot syndrome)
- •Redness of skin
- •Joint pain
- •Pain in mouth
- •Menstrual problems, like irregular periods
- •Low potassium in blood
- •Low phosphate in blood
- •Low calcium in blood
- •Dry skin, peeling skin, skin damage
- •Nail problems, broken nails
- •Mild hair loss
- •Abnormal liver test results
- •Abnormal kidney test results (increased creatinine)
- •Eyelid swelling
- •Protein in urine
RARE
- •Fever, rash, joint pain and inflammation, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, yellow skin (jaundice), pain in upper right abdomen, pale stools, dark urine (signs of reactivated hepatitis B)
- •Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing when lying down, swollen feet or legs (signs of heart failure)
- •Swelling and/or pain in one leg, often in the calf, redness or warm skin in the affected area (signs of a blood clot in a leg vein)
- •Sudden breathing difficulties, chest pain, coughing up blood (possible signs of a lung embolism)
- •Significantly reduced urine output, leg swelling, confusion, back pain (signs of sudden kidney failure)
- •Rash, itching, hives, difficulty breathing or swallowing, dizziness (signs of severe allergic reaction)
- •Weakness, spontaneous bleeding or bruising, frequent infections with symptoms like fever, chills, sore throat or mouth sores (low levels of certain blood cells, pancytopenia)
- •Loss of taste
- •Coughing up blood
- •Menstrual problems, such as missed periods
- •Urinating more often during the day
- •Chest pain
- •Abnormal wound healing
- •Hot flashes
- •Watery, itchy, red eyes (conjunctivitis)
- •Shortness of breath or fast breathing (acute respiratory distress syndrome)
- •Swelling of the face, around the eyes and mouth, inside the mouth and/or throat, and tongue, with difficulty breathing or swallowing (angioedema - signs of an allergic reaction)
- •Reaction in an area previously treated with radiation, such as red skin or lung inflammation (radiation recall syndrome)
- •Worsening of radiation side effects
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to everolimus or similar medicines.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, as your dose might need to be changed.
- This medicine can raise your blood sugar, so tell your doctor if you have diabetes or notice increased thirst or urination.
- Talk to your doctor before getting any vaccines while taking this medicine.
- This medicine can increase your cholesterol levels.
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- Tell your doctor if you've had recent surgery or have wounds that haven't healed, as this medicine might affect healing.
- This medicine can weaken your immune system, making you more prone to infections. Tell your doctor if you have a fever or other signs of infection.
- If you've had Hepatitis B in the past, it might become active again while taking this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have had or are going to have radiation therapy, as this medicine can make side effects worse.
- Your doctor will check your kidney function regularly.
- Mouth sores are common. Your doctor might change your dose or suggest mouthwash.
- Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medicine, as it can increase the medicine's level in your blood.
- This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy and can harm the baby. Use effective birth control during treatment and for 8 weeks after.
- Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine or for 2 weeks after your last dose, as it can harm the baby.
- This medicine contains lactose. If you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor.