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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
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.
Afinitor is a cancer treatment medication that can be prescribed for treatment of different types of cancers and is available by prescription. Everolimus is an mTOR blocker class drug that works by slowing the growth of cancerous or tumor cells, and it is commonly prescribed to treat types of advanced or progressive tumors in the stomach, intestines, or pancreas. Afinitor medication may also be prescribed to treat tuberous sclerosis complex when there are benign tumors in the brain or kidney. Buy Afinitor from Canada and Canpharm and get the lowest Afinitor cost.
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex is a condition where non-cancerous (benign) tumors begin to build up in the body because cells don't stop dividing when they should. These tumors are not cancerous, but they can cause problems like breathing problems if they are in the lungs or may need to be addressed for other reasons. Medications like Afinitor can shrink the tumors and make the patient less affected by them. Most people with TSC will have inherited it from a parent, and symptoms usually appear at birth but you can develop TSC later in life.
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Formula | C53H83NO14 |
License | FDA approved |
Bioavailability | 16% (range: 9-21%) |
Legal status | Prescription drug |
Chemical Name | Everolimus |
Elimination half-life | 30 hours |
Dosage (Strength) | Tablets: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg |
Pregnancy advice | Category D (positive evidence of risk) |
Brands | Afinitor, Zortress |
Protein binding | 74% |
PubChem CID | 6442177 |
MedlinePlus number | a610002 |
ChEBI ID | CHEBI:68478 |
ATC code | L01XE10 |
DrugBank ID | DB01590 |
KEGG ID | D02714 |
Routes of administration | Oral |
Standard dosage for Afinitor is to take the medication 1x daily with or without food.
The active ingredient in Afinitor is Everolimus.
Let your doctor know of any history of liver disease, diabetes, high cholesterol / triglyceride levels, recurrent infections, or radiation treatment before starting on Afinitor
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice when
Use of this medication may make you dizzy
Use of this medication may make you more likely to get infections or make current infections worse
Older adults may be more susceptible to Afinitor side effects
Medication can affect fertility in both males and females
Negative drug interactions may occur between Afinitor and other Rx medication, including natalizumab, rituximab, captopril, lisinopril, itraconazole, ketoconazole, cobicistat, clarithromycin, nefazodone, atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, telithromycin
Let your doctor know of all medications you are currently taking before getting a prescription and proceeding to buy Afinitor online.
Afinitor side effects may occur, and some users may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, weight loss, taste changes, nosebleeds, dizziness or headache. If side effects are experience it may be best to stop use and meet with a doctor again to discuss cancer treatment medication alternatives.
Can Afinitor be cut in half?
A patient's dosage for Afinitor may vary, and your prescription may indicate you to cut pills in half depending on the dosage strength.
Can you drink alcohol while taking Afinitor?
You can drink alcohol, but it is best to limit consumption while using this medication.
Does Afinitor cause hair loss?
Hair loss is not indicated as one of the potential side effects from using Afinitor.
Does Afinitor shrink tumors?
Yes, this medication can effectively shrink cancerous tumors.
How long does it take for Afinitor to work?
Factors related to a person’s own unique physiology can create variances, but most people using Afinitor will be able to see improvement in tumor size reduction within the period of time before their first scheduled follow-up appointment and examination with their doctor.