Everolimus

Uses

Everolimus Uses: Everolimus is used in the treatment of breast cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and kidney cancer.

How it Works

How Everolimus works: Everolimus suppresses the activity of the body's immune system and prevents the rejection of the transplanted organ.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Everolimus include decreased appetite, increased blood glucose levels, pneumonitis, hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), increased aspartate aminotransferase, decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), lymphopenia, increased alanine aminotransferase, increased blood triglyceride levels, joint pain, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, rash, diarrhea, infection, breathlessness, stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), fatigue, anemia (low red blood cell count), low blood platelets, decreased potassium levels in blood, weight loss, and taste changes.

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