Rapamune
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Rapamune?
Brand Names: Canada:
Rapamune?
Uses
- It is used to keep the body from harming the organ after an organ transplant.
- It is used to treat graft versus host effects after a bone marrow transplant.
- It is used to treat soft tissue sarcoma.
- Sirolimus helps the body accept an organ transplant.
- It lowers the body's harmful response to diseases of the immune system.
Dosing
How to take
- All products:
- This drug is used with other drugs to help the body accept the new organ.
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Take with or without food. Always take with food or always take on an empty stomach.
- Oral solution:
- Put 1/4 cup of water or orange juice into a cup.
- Measure this drug in the oral dose syringe. Empty drug from syringe into cup. Mix well and drink.
- Fill container again with 1/2 cup of water or orange juice. Mix well and drink.
- Tablet:
- Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
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