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Rapacan 1mg tablet

Rapacan 1mg tablet

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Salt Composition: Sirolimus

Expiry Date: 01/2028

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About The Product

Breast cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Lung cancer, Kidney cancer


Description

Rapacan 1mg tablet is an immunosuppressant medication. It is used to prevent organ rejection in patients who have undergone a transplant.

The medication salt composition is Sirolimus, which belongs to the drug class mTOR inhibitors (mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors). It works by suppressing the immune system to reduce the risk of the body attacking the transplanted organ.

A doctor's recommendation is necessary before using the tablet. Adults below the age of 18 should avoid using the medication to ensure their safety and the effectiveness of the medication.

Uses

  • Help to prevent organ rejection in patients with kidney transplantation

Side Effects

Every medication has several side effects. Rapacan 1mg tablet may cause symptoms such as:

  • Fatigue or weakness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Rash
  • Infrequent, absent, or heavy periods
  • Rapid heart rate
  • High blood sugar
  • Joint pain
  • Acne
  • Swelling of the body, including feet and hands
  • Headache
  • Fever, pain
  • High blood pressure and cholesterol levels
  • Constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain

How To Use

  • The Rapacan 1mg tablet dosage and duration are correctly administered by the healthcare professional, as it can also cause various side effects.
  • The medication can be taken orally at once daily at a fixed time every day with or without food.
  • Dosage may vary depending on the patient's medical history and response to the treatment.
  • Do not crush or chew the tablet, just swallow it whole.

How It Works

Rapacan 1mg tablet contains Sirolimus.

It works as an mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) inhibitor, which suppresses the immune response by inhibiting T cell activation and proliferation thereby helping to prevent organ transplant rejection and also inhibiting abnormal cell growth.

Safety Advice

Alcohol
Alcohol can increase the risk of side effects. It is best to avoid alcohol while using Rapacan 1mg tablet.
Pregnancy
Rapacan 1mg tablet can harm the unborn baby. Inform the doctor immediately when pregnancy occurs.
Breast Feeding
It is not for sure, but sirolimus may pass into breast milk and could harm the baby in many ways. Stop breastfeeding while on this medication.
Driving
Driving is usually safe and does not cause any drowsiness while using Rapacan 1mg. If the patient feels weak, dizzy, or unwell, then avoid driving and operating machines.
Kidney
Regular kidney test and drug level monitoring are necessary as Rapacan 1mg can affect kidney function while transplanting.
Liver
Dose adjustment may be needed in people with liver disease when using Rapacan tablet. Regular liver function tests are usually required.

FAQs

Rapacan 1mg tablet is used by patients who are undergoing kidney transplantation to prevent organ rejection.

References

  • Sehgal, S. N. (2003, May). Sirolimus: its discovery, biological properties, and mechanism of action. In Transplantation proceedings (Vol. 35, No. 3, pp. S7-S14). Elsevier. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12742462/
  • Kahan, B. D. (2001). Sirolimus: a comprehensive review. Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 2(11), 1903-1917. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11825325/
  • Mahalati, K., & Kahan, B. D. (2001). Clinical pharmacokinetics of sirolimus. Clinical pharmacokinetics, 40(8), 573-585. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11523724/
  • McCormack, F. X., Inoue, Y., Moss, J., Singer, L. G., Strange, C., Nakata, K., ... & Trapnell, B. C. (2011). Efficacy and safety of sirolimus in lymphangioleiomyomatosis. New England Journal of Medicine, 364(17), 1595-1606. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21410393/
  • Morath, C., Arns, W., Schwenger, V., Mehrabi, A., Fonouni, H., Schmidt, J., & Zeier, M. (2007). Sirolimus in renal transplantation. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 22(suppl_8), viii61-viii65. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17890266/

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