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Rapamycin
(Sirolimus)
API, DMF
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Haorui supplies high quality Rapamycin API produced by our
GMP facility that has been successfully inspected by the
FDA.
We offer
competitive prices and support our products with reliable technical and
regulatory services. Rapamycin API is available from R&D to
commercial quantities. Please contact us for more details. |
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The following
information is provided for general information purposes
ONLY. |
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IMPORTANT
WARNING:
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Rapamycin may increase the risk of
infection and lymphoma. If you experience any of the
following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: fever,
sore throat, chills, frequent or painful urination, or
other signs of infection.Keep all appointments with your
doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order
certain tests to check your body's response to
rapamycin.Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking
rapamycin.
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What is Rapamycin?
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Rapamycin
is an immunosuppressant drug used to prevent the body
from rejecting a transplanted organ. It is typically
used in combination with other drugs to reduce the
body's natural immunity in patients who receive a kidney
transplant.
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How does Rapamycin Work?
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Rapamycin works by preventing the white blood cells from getting rid of the transplanted organ. |
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Why
is Rapamycin prescribed?
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Rapamycin
is used in combination with other medications to prevent
rejection of kidney transplants. Rapamycin is in a class
of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by
suppressing the body's immune system.
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How
should this medicine be used?
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Rapamycin
comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) to take by
mouth. It is usually taken once a day, either always
with food or always without food. To help you remember
to take rapamycin, take it around the same time every
day. Follow the directions on your prescription label
carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain
any part you do not understand. Take rapamycin exactly
as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it
more often than prescribed by your doctor.
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Continue to take
rapamycin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking
rapamycin without talking to your doctor.
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What
is the other uses for
Rapamycin?
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Rapamycin also is
used sometimes to treat psoriasis. Talk to your doctor
about the possible risks of using this medication for
your condition.
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What special precautions should I follow before taking
rapamycin? |
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Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to
rapamycin or any other medications. |
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What special dietary instructions should I
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Avoid drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice while taking this medicine. |
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What should I do if I
forget a dose? |
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Take the missed dose
as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost
time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a
double dose to make up for a missed one. |
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What storage conditions are needed for this
medicine? |
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Keep
this medication in the container it came in, tightly
closed, and out of reach of children. Store tablets at
room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture
(not in the bathroom). Keep liquid medication in the
refrigerator, closed tightly, and throw away any unused
medication one month after the bottle is opened. Do not
freeze. If needed, you may store the pouches for up to
24 hours and the bottles for up to 15 days at room
temperature. Throw away any medication that is outdated
or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the
proper disposal of your medication. |
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What side effects can this medication
cause? |
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Rapamycin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. Medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store tablets at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep liquid medication in the refrigerator, closed tightly, and throw away any unused medication one month after the bottle is opened. Do not freeze. If needed, you may store the pouches for up to 24 hours and the bottles for up to 15 days at room temperature. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. |
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What
other information should I know? |
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Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your
body's response to rapamycin. Do not let anyone else
take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions
you have about refilling your prescription. |
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Taking
Rapamycin
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Take
rapamycin exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to explain them to you.
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Disclaimer:
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Information on
this page is provided for general information
purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page
without consulting other references including the
package insert of the drug, textbooks and where
relevant, expert opinion. We cannot be held
responsible for any errors you make in administering
drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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