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Afinitor is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Kidney Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Afinitor also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Afinitor depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Afinitor include Weakness, Sinus inflammation, Infection. Some other side effects of Afinitor have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Afinitor normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Afinitor's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Afinitor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Afinitor related warnings section.
Afinitor is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Afinitor are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Afinitor may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Afinitor is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Afinitor is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
Adult(Female) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Afinitor safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Afinitor. If you are pregnant, do not take Afinitor without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Afinitor safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Afinitor may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Afinitor should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Afinitor on the Kidneys?
Afinitor can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Afinitor on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Afinitor. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Afinitor on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Afinitor. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Afinitor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Afinitor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Afinitor habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Afinitor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Afinitor since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Afinitor is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Afinitor in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Afinitor
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Afinitor together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Afinitor
Taking Afinitor and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Afinitor(everolimus)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 882