Uses of Rapamune 1mg Tablet
Rapamune 1mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
To Prevent Rejection of Kidney Transplantation
Side effects of Rapamune 1mg Tablet
Precautions while taking Rapamune 1mg Tablet
Dosage of Rapamune 1mg Tablet
Overdose of Rapamune 1mg Tablet
Onset of Action of Rapamune 1mg Tablet
Duration of Action of Rapamune 1mg Tablet
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Interactions
Drug :-
aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, cyclosporine: Possibly impaired renal function.
bromocriptine, cimetidine, cisapride, clarithromycin, clotrimazole, cyclosporine, danazol, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, metoclopramide, nicardipine, ritonavir, troleandomycin, verapamil: Possibly increased blood sirolimus level and toxicity.
calcineurin inhibitors, corticosteroids: Increased risk of deteriorating renal function, serum lipid abnormalities, and UTI.
carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifapentine, St. John's wort: Possibly decreased blood sirolimus level.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis when administered.
concurrently with sirolimus and cyclosporine rifampin: Significantly increased sirolimus clearance.
vaccines killed virus: Possibly decreased immune response to vaccines.
vaccines live virus: Increased risk of contracting disease from live virus.
Food :-
grapefruit juice: Possibly decreased metabolism of sirolimus.
high-fat diet: Reduced rate of sirolimus absorption.
Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.
Dr. Naresh Dang is an MD in Internal Medicine. He has special interest in the field of Diabetes, and has over two decades of professional experience in his chosen field of specialty. Dr. Dang is an expert in the management of Diabetes, Hypertension and Lipids. He also provides consultation for Life Style Management.