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The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Rapamune (Sirolimus)

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Brand

Rapamune (Sirolimus)

Prescription Required

Strength
Qty
0.5mg
1mg
2mg

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Generic Equivalent - Rapamune (Sirolimus)

Prescription Required

Strength
Qty
1mg

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    Description

    Rapamune is a medication used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received kidney transplants. It is indicated for patients who are 13 years of age or older.

    Directions

    Take Rapamune exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

    Ingredients

    The active ingredient in Rapamune is sirolimus.

    Interactions

    Tell your transplant team and pharmacist about all the medications you are taking. If you start a start medication without telling your healthcare providers, you may be at risk of transplant rejection.

    Drug-drug interactions include:

    • Amiodarone
    • Apalutamide
    • Aprepitant
    • Atazanavir
    • Berotralstat
    • Bexarotene
    • Bosentan
    • Carbamazepine
    • Cenobamate
    • Ceritinib
    • Cimetidine
    • Clarithromycin
    • Cobicistat and cobicistat-containing coformulations
    • Conivaptan
    • Crizotinib
    • Cyclosporine
    • Dabrafenib
    • Darunavir
    • Dexamethasone
    • Diltiazem
    • Dronedarone
    • Duvelisib
    • Efavirenz
    • Enzalutamide
    • Erythromycin
    • Eslicarbazepine
    • Etravirine
    • Fedratinib
    • Fluconazole
    • Fosamprenavir
    • Fosaprepitant
    • Fosphenytoin
    • Grapefruit juice
    • Idelalisib
    • Imatinib
    • Indinavir
    • Isavuconazole (isavuconazonium sulfate)
    • Itraconazole
    • Ketoconazole
    • Lefamulin
    • Letermovir
    • Lonafarnib
    • Lopinavir
    • Lorlatinib
    • Lumacaftor
    • Mifepristone
    • Mitotane
    • Modafinil
    • Nafcillin
    • Nefazodone
    • Nelfinavir
    • Netupitant
    • Nilotinib
    • Ombitasvir-paritaprevir-ritonavir
    • Pexidartinib
    • Phenobarbital
    • Phenytoin
    • Posaconazole
    • Primidone
    • Ribociclib
    • Rifabutin
    • Rifampin (rifampicin)
    • Rifapentine
    • Ritonavir and ritonavir-containing coformulations
    • Saquinavir
    • Schisandra
    • St. John's wort
    • Telithromycin
    • Tucatinib
    • Verapamil
    • Voriconazole

    Cautions

    Sirolimus must be dosed carefully by trained healthcare professionals. Do not ever change the formulation that you are using without consulting your physician.

    People who take Rapamune have an increased risk of infection and possible development of lymphoma.

    You must have the drug level of Rapamune monitored while taking this drug.

    Side Effects

    Rapamune has many possible side effects, including:

    • Abdominal pain
    • Acne
    • Anemia
    • Arthralgia
    • Chest pain
    • Creatinine increase
    • Diarrhea
    • Dizziness
    • Fever
    • Headache
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • Hypertension
    • Hypertriglyceridemia
    • Myalgia
    • Nasopharyngitis
    • Nausea
    • Pain
    • Peripheral edema
    • Stomatitis
    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Upper respiratory tract infection
    • Urinary tract infection

    References

    Rapamune [package insert]. Philadelphia, PA: Pfizer; 2017.



    IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

    Product Code : 9740

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