Sirolimus Benefits & Uses

Sirolimus is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Kidney transplant

Sirolimus Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Sirolimus Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sirolimus is used -

Moderate

Pneumonitis
Increased Heart Rate
Increased blood pressure
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Infection

Common

Viral Infection
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Urinary tract infection

Sirolimus Related Warnings

Is the use of Sirolimus safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Sirolimus on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Sirolimus safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Sirolimus on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Sirolimus will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Sirolimus on the Kidneys?

Sirolimus has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sirolimus on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Sirolimus. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Sirolimus only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sirolimus on the Heart?

Sirolimus may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Sirolimus with Other Drugs

Sirolimus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Amlodipine

Diltiazem

Enalapril

Sirolimus Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sirolimus unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Infections
Diabetes
Hyperkalemia
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Lymphoma
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Sirolimus

Is this Sirolimus habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Sirolimus has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Sirolimus will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Sirolimus should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Sirolimus cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Sirolimus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sirolimus

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Sirolimus together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sirolimus

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sirolimus with alcohol will be.

Unknown