Sirolimus is the medicine that decreases the body immune system. The function of immune system is that to fight with infection. At the time when transplantation of any body organ is done our immune system oppose that organ to handle this situation Sirolimus is used. Sometime Sirolimus can be used in combination with cyclosporine and steroid medicine like prednisone. It can be found in both forms tablet as well as solution.
DOSAGE
Age less than 40:
Loading doses: 3 mg/m2 per day
Maintenance: 1 mg/m2 once daily
Greater than or equal to 40
Loading dose: 6mg orally on day 1
Maintenance: 2mg orally once daily
PRECAUTION
If you have any of the following diseases then before taking Sirolimus concern to your doctor.
Liver disease
High cholesterol
Kidney disease
Cytomegalovirus
This medicine should not be taken by the kids of age less than 13 years. Do not crush or break the Sirolimus tablet. It can be take with or without food. The oral solution of can mixed with cup of water or orange juice. Do not use any other liquid to mix this medicine. Stir this mixture and drinks at that time, do not store it. Take the dosage properly in amount and time that is prescribed by doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS
Sirolimus directly affects the brain that can lead to disability or death. There is a risk of taking Sirolimus if you have a weak immune system. Following are the symptoms of side effects that are caused by Sirolimus
Pain when you breathe, feeling short of breath.
Slow healing of a wound.
Chest pain.
Fast heart beat.
Rapid weight gain.
Night sweats.
Swelling of hands, stomach, hands or feet.
Fever.
Body aches.
Pale skin, easy bruising.
Coughing up blood.
There some side effects that can be less harmful but can be taken into consideration
Headache
Sleepiness
Diarrhea
Joint pain
Vomiting
Constipation
Acne
When you taking Sirolimus avoid taking grapefruit or grapefruit juice it can cause dangerous effect.
MISSED DOSE
If someone missed a dose then take it as soon as you remember it or if the time is almost reached to next dose then skip the missed dose continue with your normal dosage schedule.
OVERDOSE
If you take an overdose of Sirolimus then it can side effects that are listed above. It you find any of the side effects then immediately called your doctor.
DOSAGE
Age less than 40:
Loading doses: 3 mg/m2 per day
Maintenance: 1 mg/m2 once daily
Greater than or equal to 40
Loading dose: 6mg orally on day 1
Maintenance: 2mg orally once daily
PRECAUTION
If you have any of the following diseases then before taking Sirolimus concern to your doctor.
Liver disease
High cholesterol
Kidney disease
Cytomegalovirus
This medicine should not be taken by the kids of age less than 13 years. Do not crush or break the Sirolimus tablet. It can be take with or without food. The oral solution of can mixed with cup of water or orange juice. Do not use any other liquid to mix this medicine. Stir this mixture and drinks at that time, do not store it. Take the dosage properly in amount and time that is prescribed by doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS
Sirolimus directly affects the brain that can lead to disability or death. There is a risk of taking Sirolimus if you have a weak immune system. Following are the symptoms of side effects that are caused by Sirolimus
Pain when you breathe, feeling short of breath.
Slow healing of a wound.
Chest pain.
Fast heart beat.
Rapid weight gain.
Night sweats.
Swelling of hands, stomach, hands or feet.
Fever.
Body aches.
Pale skin, easy bruising.
Coughing up blood.
There some side effects that can be less harmful but can be taken into consideration
Headache
Sleepiness
Diarrhea
Joint pain
Vomiting
Constipation
Acne
When you taking Sirolimus avoid taking grapefruit or grapefruit juice it can cause dangerous effect.
MISSED DOSE
If someone missed a dose then take it as soon as you remember it or if the time is almost reached to next dose then skip the missed dose continue with your normal dosage schedule.
OVERDOSE
If you take an overdose of Sirolimus then it can side effects that are listed above. It you find any of the side effects then immediately called your doctor.