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Rapact 5mg is a derivative of Rapamycin (sirolimus) and works similarly to Rapamycin as an mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) inhibitor.
RAPACT 5MG TABLETS | EVEROLIMUS | MHP
RAPACT 5MG TABLETS |
EVEROLIMUS | MHP
M I L L I O N H E A LT H P H A R M AC E U T I C A L S
DESCRIPTION:
• Rapact 5mg is a derivative of Rapamycin
(sirolimus) and works similarly to Rapamycin as
an mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin)
inhibitor. It is normally used as an
immunosuppressant to prevent rejection of organ
transplants.
In a similar fashion to other mTOR inhibitors
Everolimus' effect is solely on the mTORC1
protein and not on the mTORC2 protein.
RENAL CARCINOMA
PRESCRIBING INFORMATION:
• Rapact 5mg tablet are mainly indicated for the
treatment of Renal carcinoma.
Rapact 5mg tablet are mainly indicated for the
treatment of Breast carcinoma.
Rapact 5mg tablet are mainly indicated for the
treatment of Brain carcinoma.
Rapact 5mg is also used in various advanced
stage cancer in stomach, intestines or pancreas.
MECHANISM OF ACTION:
• Everolimus is an mTOR prohibitor, joints at high
compatibility to FK506 binding protein 12, via
producing drug complex which inhibits the
specific of mTOR.
This inhibition decreases the activity of effectors
downstream, that may cause blockage of cell
progression from G1 into S phase, subsequently
causes cell growth arrest and apoptosis
RAPACT 5MG
PRODUCT DETAILS:
• Brand : Rapact
Ingredients : Everolimus
Strength : 5mg
Manufactured : Natco Pharma Ltd
Package : 10 tablets
PHARMACOKINETICS
• ABSORPTION:
• The high plasma concentration time of Everolimus is 1 to
2 hours.
The effect of food with Rapact 5mg that with heavy meal:
Reduction of systemic exposure to Rapact 5mg10mg, and
the high blood plasma concentration by 54%.
DISTRIBUTION:
• Rapact 5mg human plasma protein bound with the range
of 74%.
METABOLISM:
• The metabolism of Everolimus is occurred in liver, which
is a substrate of CYP3A4.
EXCRETION:
• The major route of elimination;
5% in urine; the parent compound has been
detected in urine or feces.
The half-life period of Everolimus is relatively 30
hours
DOSAGE MANAGEMENT:
• In breast cancer, renal cell cancer, pancreatic
cancer, Neuro endocrine cancer:
The prescribed dosage is 10mg should be taken
as a single dose.
In Brain or intracranial cancer:
The prescribed dosage of Rapact 5mg is
4.5mg/m2 orally as a single dose.
In pediatric:
The usual pediatric dosage of Rapact in brain or
intracranial tumor is 4.5mg/m2 should be taken
orally as a single dose.
PRECAUTIONS:
• Lymphomas:
• Increased exposure of skin cancers, patient may protect from
UV light
Serious infections:
• Patients receiving Rapact 5mg have high risk of acquiring
various infections related to bacteria, virus, and fungi. Anti-
microbial agents are preferred for the suspected patients.
Hepatic artery thrombosis:
• In liver transplant patients, Rapact 5mg therapy should not be
recommended.
Nephrotoxicity:
• Renal function should be monitored frequently; caution should
be taken while using Rapact 5mg in renal impaired patients.
SIDE EFFECTS:
• Hypersensitivity reactions
• Lymphomas & other malignancy
• Serious infections
• Kidney graft thrombosis
• Hepatic artery thrombosis
• Nephrotoxicity
• Hyperlipemia
• Angioedema
• Interstitial lung disease
• Thrombocytopenia
• Male infertility
• Proteinuria
• New commencement of diabetes .
DRUG INTERACTION:
• Rapact 5mg interaction with strong inhibitor of
CYP3A4, or P-gp, leads to cause decreasing the efflux
of Everolimus and increase the plasma concentration
of Everolimus.
• Combination of Rapact 5mg with verapamil leads to
increasing the plasma concentration of Everolimus.
• Combination of Rapact 5mg with Atorvastatin or
pravastatin causes rhabdomyolysis, due to increasing
concentration of lipid lowering agents.
• Rapact 5mg combination with strong CYP3A4
inducers, causes increasing the exposure of
Everolimus.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
• Some anaphylactic reaction occurs, if patients are
contraindicated to the components present in the
Rapact 5mg tablet.
PREGNANCY:
• Pregnancy category C Rapact 5mg is needed only
by the patients after knowing the benefits to the
mother outweighs the risk to fetus.
STORAGE :
• Rapact 5mg tablet should be kept at 25°C
Keep the tablet away from moisture, heat and
light
Dispense only in original container.
MISSED DOSE:
• If patient failed to take a single dose, patients
must consult with medical practitioner and follow
the instructions given by them. Or the missed
dose should be avoiding and follow the regular
dosing schedule.
OVERDOSAGE:
• The over dosage of Everolimus is rarely occur, in
case of over dosage patient must be provide with
supportive measures. The acute toxicity of
Everolimus over dosage should be monitored.
CONTACT DETAILS:
• PHONE NO:+91-9940472902
• E-MAIL:[email protected]
• WEBSITE URL:
https://millionpharma.com/rapact-5-mg.php
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