Rapamune

· Trade Name
RAPAMUNE

· Generic Name
Sirolimus

· Drug Class
Immune system inhibitor
Kidney transplant rejection medication

· How It Works
Medication suppresses the immune system by inhibiting T-cell lymphocytes and antibody production.

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
bone marrow toxicity
cancer
fluid around the heart
fluid around the lungs
interstitial lung disease
lymphoma
kidney disease
risk of severe infection

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
bone marrow toxicity
constipation
diarrhea
fatigue
headache
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
insomnia
nausea
rash
tremor
vomiting
weight gain

Posted on September 10, 2009

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