This article describes everolimus oral tablet’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for everolimus. If you want to know more about everolimus oral tablet, see this overview article. It covers details about the drug’s uses, side effects, and more.
Everolimus oral tablet is a generic version of the brand-name drugs Afinitor and Zortress. Everolimus also comes in a special tablet that can be dissolved in water for people who cannot swallow the oral tablet, but that form isn’t described in this article. To learn more about the tablet form that can be dissolved in water, talk with your doctor.
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Boxed warnings
This drug has boxed warnings about the following risks. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- risk of cancer
- risk of serious infections
- risk of kidney blood clots
- risk of kidney damage if taken with high doses of cyclosporine
- risk of death if used after a heart transplant
See the end of this article for more information about these warnings.
Form and strengths of everolimus
Everolimus oral tablet comes as follows:
- Forms: tablet that you swallow
- Strengths: 0.25 milligrams (mg), 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg
Dosage of everolimus
This article describes the recommended dosages for everolimus oral tablet. The drugmaker provides these dosages.
If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of everolimus oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation.
Usual recommended dosages of everolimus in adults
Usually, doctors start by prescribing a low dosage of everolimus oral tablet. Then, they’ll adjust it over time until the right dosage is reached. Ultimately, your doctor will prescribe the smallest dosage of everolimus oral tablet that gives the desired outcome.
| Condition | Recommended dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| kidney transplant | 0.75 mg | twice per day (as soon as possible after transplant) |
| liver transplant | 1 mg | twice per day (starting 30 days after transplant) |
| renal cell carcinoma (RCC) | 10 mg | once per day |
| benign (noncancerous) kidney tumors due to tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) | 10 mg | once per day |
| certain types of brain tumors due to TSC | depends on patient’s weight and lab monitoring | once per day |
| certain types of breast cancer | 10 mg | once per day |
| pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET) | 10 mg | once per day |
Dosages of everolimus in children
Everolimus is approved in children 1 year of age and older for TSC tumors that grow in the brain.
The safety and effectiveness of everolimus oral tablets have not been established for use with any other indication in children.
Speak with your child’s doctor to learn more about your child’s specific dosage.
Dosage adjustments for everolimus
Your doctor will prescribe a dosage of everolimus oral tablet based on several factors. These include:
- the specific condition being treated
- your age
- other health conditions you may have
- other medications you may be taking
- your response to everolimus, including blood levels and side effects
Missed dose of everolimus
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of everolimus oral tablet. They may advise you to take the missed dose. Or they may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.
For tips on how to plan your doses of everolimus oral tablet and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:
- downloading a reminder app on your phone
- setting an alarm
- putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table
Frequently asked questions
Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about everolimus oral tablet and its dosage.
How does the dosage of everolimus compare with the dosage of sirolimus?
Everolimus and sirolimus are both available as oral tablets that you swallow.
Everolimus is taken once or twice daily, depending on why you’re taking it. Sirolimus is taken once daily. The strength of these medications may be different even if they’re prescribed for the same condition.
Depending on your condition, either everolimus or sirolimus may be more appropriate for you to take. Speak with your doctor to learn which one is best for your condition and what dosage is right for you.
Is everolimus taken long term?
Yes, doctors typically prescribe everolimus oral tablet as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely take it long term.
If you have questions about how long you should take everolimus oral tablet, talk with your doctor.
How everolimus is taken
You’ll swallow everolimus oral tablet one to two times per day.
Your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same time each day. You may also be told to take this medication the same way each day. This means either consistently taking it with food or consistently taking it without food. This helps keep the amount of drug in your body steady over time. And that can help the drug work more effectively.
If it’s hard for you to swallow tablets, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.
Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.
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