Sirolimus (Rapamune)

Alternate Name: Sirolimus AvPak

Description: Sirolimus is a generic drug used to prevent organ rejection after an organ transplant. Sirolimus costs around $225 for a supply of 30, 0.5 mg tablets. You can use our LowerMyRx Sirolimus savings card to save on the cost of your prescription when you purchase from any of the pharmacies participating locally.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Immune Suppressant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 1 MG

Warnings: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 12 weeks after you stop taking sirolimus. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, lung disease, high cholesterol, or any type of infection. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of infectionIncreased risk of cancer, including skin cancer and lymphomaAngioedema (severe swelling, when used with an ACE inhibitor)Poor wound healingKidney problemsHigh cholesterol and fats in the bloodLung or breathing problems, including interstitial lung disease, non-infectious pneumonitisBlood clotting problems This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Skin changes or growths Swollen glands in your neck, armpits, or groin Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet Unusual bleeding or bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, pale skin

Food Warnings: Some foods and medicines can affect how sirolimus works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Amphotericin B, boceprevir, bromocriptine, cannabidiol, carbamazepine, cimetidine, cisapride, clarithromycin, clotrimazole, danazol, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, letermovir, metoclopramide, nicardipine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine, ritonavir, St John wort, telaprevir, telithromycin, troleandomycin, verapamil, voriconazole Blood pressure medicines, Take this medicine 4 hours after taking cyclosporine modified oral solution or cyclosporine modified capsules., Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine., This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.