Basic Information On Afinitor
Afinitor is a drug that has chemotherapeutic properties and is used for treating patients suffering from renal cell cancer. This drug is used on patients who have not responded to other chemotherapeutic drugs. This drug blocks the activity of a specific part inside the cells known as mTOR which is involved in the growth of tumor. What Afinitor does is it helps prevent the growth of cancerous cells and stops them from spreading throughout the entire body.
Precautions / Side Effects for Afinitor
As with all drugs, using Afinitor or Everolimus also results in side effects. Those using the Afinitor drug may experience nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, diarrhea, inflammation of lips, mouth, and throat, loss of appetite and loss of weight. Sometimes, if you use generic or brand Afinitor, you may experience fever, cough, weakness, muscle pain, stomach upset and fatigue. If these symptoms persist, inform your doctor immediately. There are times when you may experience side effects on a more serious level. These include lung infection, body aches, discomfort in chest, puffy feet, ankles and legs and unusual weight gain. If you have any sign of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately and seek further advice.
Before using Afinitor or Everolimus, inform your doctor if you have allergies to any chemotherapeutic drugs. Inform your doctor if you suffer from kidney and liver problems. It is suggested not to use generic or brand Afinitor unless needed and prescribed by the doctor in case of pregnant women or breastfeeding women.
Afinitor Dosage
The recommended dosage of Afinitor is 10 mg and it should be taken once every day. You should try to take it at the same time daily. Afinitor can be had with or without food. You should not crush, chew or break the tablets. You should swallow the whole tablet at one time with a full glass of water. If you are experiencing severe and/or intolerable adverse reactions, your doctor may reduce the dosage of Afinitor for some time. The recommended reduction in the dosage is 5 mg. The dosage should be reduced to 5 mg daily for people suffering from moderate hepatic impairment.
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Afinitor is available with North Drug Store in dosage strengths of 5 mg and 10 mg tablets. Avail our free refill reminder service when you buy Afinitor from North Drug Store and ensure that you never run out of pills.
