Temsirolimus Benefits & Uses

Temsirolimus is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Kidney Cancer

Temsirolimus 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	Disease: Kidney Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Kidney Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Temsirolimus Related Warnings

Is the use of Temsirolimus safe for pregnant women?

Temsirolimus 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 Temsirolimus safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Temsirolimus in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Temsirolimus on the Kidneys?

Temsirolimus has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Temsirolimus on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Temsirolimus on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Temsirolimus. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Temsirolimus with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Clarithromycin

Moderate

Abacavir

Lamivudine

Amiodarone

Amlodipine

Temsirolimus Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Infections
Lung Disease
Pneumonitis
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Temsirolimus

Is this Temsirolimus habit forming or addictive?

Temsirolimus does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Temsirolimus since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Temsirolimus only as per medical advice.

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

Temsirolimus is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Temsirolimus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Temsirolimus

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Temsirolimus

Information about the interaction of Temsirolimus and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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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; Torisel (temsirolimus)

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