Afinitor

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Afinitor Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Afinitor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Afinitor 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
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Breast Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult
  • Disease: Kidney Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Breast Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Brain Tumour
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Brain Tumour
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Brain Tumour
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Above 1 years old can take

Afinitor Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Afinitor safe for pregnant women?


    Afinitor should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Afinitor safe during breastfeeding?


    Afinitor should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Afinitor on the Kidneys?


    Afinitor may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Afinitor on the Liver?


    You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Afinitor. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Afinitor on the Heart?


    Afinitor may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Afinitor with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Afinitor Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Afinitor

  • Is this Afinitor habit forming or addictive?


    Afinitor is not addictive in nature.

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


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Afinitor as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Afinitor only on doctor's advice.

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


    Afinitor is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Afinitor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Afinitor


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Afinitor, due to a lack of research on this.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Afinitor


    Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Afinitor at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.

    Mild


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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



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