Rapamune Oral Solution (Sirolimus)

General Information on Rapamune Oral Solution

Rapamune Oral Solution is an immunosuppressant drug indicated for the prevention of organ rejection after an organ transplant operation. The generic name of Rapamune Oral Solution is sirolimus.

Rapamune Oral Solution restricts the function of the human immune system. The basic function of your body’s immune system is to fight infections and diseases. However, in some cases, a newly transplanted organ, like a kidney or a liver, may be seen as a foreign body by the immune system. This results in the rejection of the new organ. By suppressing the action of the immune system, Rapamune Oral Solution reduces the risk of your body rejecting a newly transplanted organ.

You may buy Rapamune Oral Solution as part of treatment for organ rejection prevention. Other drugs that may be given along with Rapamune include cyclosporine, as well as some steroidal medications.

Side effects of Rapamune Oral Solution

Rapamune Oral Solution is known to cause, in very rare cases, a severe viral infection in the brain. This infection is known to cause permanent disabilities and even death. The risk of an infection increases if your immune system is already weak, or if you are taking certain medications. You must inform your doctor as soon as you can if you notice any problems with speaking, walking or seeing, or if you experience an abnormal change in your mental state. These symptoms appear gradually, but they can become severe very quickly if adequate steps are not taken.

You will be more susceptible to infections and contagious diseases since Rapamune Oral Solution weakens your immune system. Therefore, you must avoid coming into contact with people who have diseases that spread through the air, like cold and flu. You must also avoid taking vaccines with live strands of infectious bacteria.

Dosage of Rapamune Oral Solution

Rapamune Oral Solution must be taken as per the dosage indicated for you by your doctor. You would receive a patient information leaflet that gives you instructions for taking this drug and also provides other useful information when you buy Rapamune Oral Solution. You must read this leaflet carefully.

Rapamune Oral Solution can be mixed only with orange juice or water. You must not mix this medication with other drinks or liquids. You must especially not use Rapamune Oral Solution with grapefruit juice or liquids that contain grapefruit extracts.

Rapamune Oral Solution is usually mixed with 2 ounces or a quarter of a cup of orange juice or water. Once you have added the medication to the liquid, you must consume the mixture immediately. You cannot store this mixture for later consumption. Rapamune Oral Solution makes it easier for you to catch infections and get injured, so you must undergo certain blood tests from time to time while you are on this medication.

Interactions

Adverse side effects have been reported when grapefruits or grapefruit based products have been consumed while a patient is on Rapamune Oral Solution. You must avoid consuming grapefruit in any form as long as you are taking this medication. If cyclosporine has also been prescribed for your treatment, you are advised to take Rapamune Oral Solution only after 4 hours or more have passed after you took cyclosporine. Let your doctor know about all medicines you are currently using.