Rapact 5 (Everolimus)

Description

Rapact 5 Tablet is included in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors that treats cancer by stopping cancer cells from reproducing and cutting off blood supply to the cancer cells. Rapact 5mg Tablet decreases the action of the immune system. This may result in increased risk of developing infection or certain types of cancer such as lymphoma, skin cancer, etc.

Everolimus Tablet  is used for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (after all other treatments have failed), a certain type of advanced breast cancer(after unsuccessful treatment using other medications), a certain type of cancer of the pancreas that has spread too much and cannot be treated with surgery.

kidney tumours in people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC; a genetic condition that causes tumours to grow in multiple organs) and subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA; a type of brain tumour) in adults and children 1 year of age and older who have TSC. Rapact 5 Tablet is used with other medications to prevent transplant rejection in certain adults who have received kidney transplants.

Rapact 5 Tablet may increase the risk of developing a blood clot that may cause you to lose the transplanted kidney and of kidney damage, especially when Rapact 5 Tablet is used along with certain doses of cyclosporine (also used to suppress the immune system).

Some side effects may include infection with symptoms like sore throat, chills, fever, frequent and painful urination, or unusual itching, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, unusual growths or lumps and swollen lymph nodes.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Use of Rapact 5 (Everolimus)

• Breast Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Kidney Cancer

How does Rapact 5 work?

This medication behaves similar to that of a signal transduction inhibitor which prevents cells to grow and divide. It is mainly used for treating renal cell cancers and as an immunosuppressant in organ transplantation. It inhibits a protein called mTOR, which is responsible for glucose metabolism and the immune system where it stimulates cancer cells to grow. Therefore, mRNA is impaired affecting the growth of the cancerous tumour.

Everolimus works by inhibiting mTor kinase, an enzyme required for cell growth and survival. By blocking this enzyme, it prevents cell division and, in turn, tumor growth. This medicine can also interrupt the development of blood vessels (angiogenesis) that supply with nutrients, which tumor need to grow.

How to  Rapact 5 take ?

ake Rapact 5  medication in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. This pill may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosages 

Missed Dose

In case if you missed a dose of this drug, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of your next dose, skip the missed dosage and continue with your dosing planning. Do not use extra dosage to make up for a missed dose. If you are frequently missing doses, consider setting the alarm or requesting a family member to remember you.

Please contact your pharmacist or doctor to discuss changes in your dosing planning or a new dosage planning to make up for missed dosages, if you have missed too many dosages recently.

OverDose

Do not consume an extra dose than the prescribed dosage. Using more medication will not improve your health condition, but they may cause poisoning or severe adverse effects.

If you realize that you or anyone else might have overdosed on this drug, please go to the nearest nursing home or hospital. Take a medication box, label, or container with you to help physician with the required information.

Don’t give your drugs to other people even if you know that they have the exact same situation or it seems that they may have a similar condition. This may lead to overdosage.

Please contact your pharmacist or doctor or product package for more information.

Side effects :

The following is a list of possible adverse effects that may occur from the use of this medication. This is not a comprehensive list. These side effects are possible but do not always happen.

• Weakness
• Sinus inflammation
• Infection
• Fever
• A cough
• Fatigue
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Otitis media (infection of the ear)
• Diarrhea
• Upper respiratory tract infection

FAQS:

1.Is Rapact 5 a chemotherapy drug?

Rapact 5 is a targeted therapy medicine (mTOR inhibitor) and not a traditional chemotherapeutic agent.

2.Is this Rapact 5 cytotoxic or biologic?

This Rapact 5  is not cytotoxic; it is a biological therapy for breast cancer.

3.How is this Rapact 5 administered?

This medication is administered 10mg once daily orally as a pill with a glass of water.

4.How long does this medicationRapact 5?

Generally, this medicine works for about 30 hours. However, it may depend on the individual taking the drug.

5.Is this Rapact 5 harmless to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

If you feel drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side effects when using this medicine, then it may not be secure to ride a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. You should not drive a vehicle if taking the pill cause you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure exhaustively.

Doctors also suggest patients not to drink liquor with medications as liquor intensifies drowsiness side effects. Please check for these adverse effects on your body when using this medicine. Always discuss with your doctor or physician for instructions specific to your body and health conditions.

6.What should I avoid while taking Rapact 5?

Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking this medicine. 

7.How long can you take Rapact 5?

There is no definite duration of treatment with this medicine. It is continued till clinical benefit is seen or unacceptable toxicity or side effects occur.

8.How is Rapact 5 administered?

It is taken once or twice daily. The medicine should always either be taken with food or always be taken without food. It should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed.