Certican 0.25 mg Tablet
Novartis India Ltd
Uses of Certican 0.25 mg Tablet:
Breast cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Lung cancer
Composition of Certican 0.25 mg Tablet:
Everolimus 0.25mg
MRP:
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890.24
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Description
Breast cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Lung cancer
Uses
Everolimus is generally used in treatment of breast cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer and pancreatic cancer
Side effects
- Cough
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Infection
- Otitis media (infection of ear)
- Sinus inflammation
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Weakness
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Everolimus, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Everolimus is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Everolimus suppresses the activity of body's immune system and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Everolimus a chemotherapy drug?
Everolimus is a targeted therapy drug (mTOR inhibitor) and not a traditional chemotherapeutic agent
Q. Is Everolimus cytotoxic or biologic?
Everolimus is not cytotoxic, it is a biological therapy for breast cancer
Q. How is Everolimus administered?
Everolimus is administered 10 mg once daily orally as tablet with a glass of water
Q. How long does Everolimus work?
Generally Everolimus works for about 30 hours, however it may depend on the individual taking the medicine.
Everolimus is a targeted therapy drug (mTOR inhibitor) and not a traditional chemotherapeutic agent
Q. Is Everolimus cytotoxic or biologic?
Everolimus is not cytotoxic, it is a biological therapy for breast cancer
Q. How is Everolimus administered?
Everolimus is administered 10 mg once daily orally as tablet with a glass of water
Q. How long does Everolimus work?
Generally Everolimus works for about 30 hours, however it may depend on the individual taking the medicine.
Expert Advice
- Do not start Everolimus and consult your doctor if you have liver problems, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, had a recent surgery or have unhealed wound after surgery, have infection, previously had hepatitis, are pregnant or breast-feeding or have intolerance to some sugars.Seek medical advice if you have increased thirst or increased frequency of urination, if you get any infection, suffer from shortness of breath, cough or fever, need to receive any vaccination after taking Everolimus.Everolimus may affect male or female fertility; consult your doctor if you are planning to have a child.Do not drive or operate machinery while taking Everolimus as it may cause fatigue.
Product Details
SKU: PC-67575
Product Description: Certican 0.25 mg Tablet is manufactured by Novartis India Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Certican 0.25 mg Tablet is manufactured by Novartis India Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
