Medicine information
उपयोग
Sirolimus is an immunosuppressant medicine that helps control the body's immune response. It is primarily used to prevent organ rejection in selected kidney transplant recipients, usually as part of a specialist-directed treatment plan that may include other medicines. Sirolimus belongs to a class of medicines known as mTOR inhibitors. It works by interfering with specific signals involved in immune cell activation and growth, helping reduce the immune response against a transplanted organ. Depending on the formulation and approved indication, sirolimus may also be used for certain other conditions, including lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). Its use must be determined by a qualified healthcare professional based on the patient's diagnosis and medical history.
कैसे उपयोग करें
Follow the prescribed dose: Take sirolimus exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not adjust the dose or stop treatment without medical advice. Maintain a consistent schedule: Take the medicine at the same time each day to support consistent drug levels in the body. Follow food instructions: Take each dose consistently in relation to meals, following the product leaflet and your doctor's instructions. Check the formulation: Sirolimus may be available as tablets or an oral solution. Use the measuring device supplied or recommended for liquid formulations. Avoid grapefruit: Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can affect sirolimus levels. Avoid them unless your healthcare professional specifically advises otherwise. Attend monitoring appointments: Your doctor may request blood tests to check sirolimus concentrations, blood cell counts, cholesterol, and kidney function. Ask about missed doses: Follow your medication leaflet or contact your pharmacist for advice. Do not double the next dose. Report signs of infection: Contact your doctor promptly if you develop fever, persistent cough, or other signs of infection. Check other medicines: Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, and herbal products because sirolimus has important drug interactions.
भंडारण
Store in cool and dry place
