Inhibits the activity of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), which regulates cell growth
Slows the growth of abnormal cancer cells
Reduces the size of tumours
Improves outcomes in patients
Interaction with other drugs:
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take
Certain medications may interact with Certican 0.5mg tablet and reduce effectiveness or cause undesirable side effects
Safety Advices:
Pregnancy: not recommended; consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy
Breastfeeding: unsafe to consume; the drug passes into breast milk and harms the baby
Lungs: consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment
Liver: inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking Certican 0.5mg tablet
Alcohol: consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of Certican 0.5mg tablet; stop consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine
Driving: it is unsafe to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking Certican 0.5mg tablet, as it may cause dizziness and impair concentration
Storage:
Store Certican 0.5mg tablet in the original package at room temperature (20°C to 25°C)
Keep it out of reach from children
How to consume:
Take the Certican 0.5mg tablet as advised by your physician
Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine
Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition
Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop
Side Effects:
Serious: difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat, severe itching, red rash, raised bumps
Common: infection (chills, increased temperature), coughing, wheezing, excessive thirst, high urine output or severely decreased urine output, tiredness, bleeding, increased appetite with weight loss
FAQ:
Q 1. What you should know before taking Certican 0.5mg tablet?
Before taking Certican 0.5mg tablet, it is important to know that your risk of getting bacterial or viral infection increases with this treatment. If you have been infected with Hepatitis B, this drug increases the chances of reinfection. Tell your healthcare provider if you experience fever, chills, cough, yellowing of the skin, joint pain, or swelling during this treatment.
Q 2. Is it safe to use Certican 0.5mg tablet during pregnancy?
Certican 0.5mg tablets have the tendency to cause harm to the unborn fetus. Inform your healthcare provider before starting this treatment if you are pregnant, or planning for pregnancy. Your healthcare provider will conduct a pregnancy test before you start treatment with this drug.
Q 3. What are the side effects of Certican 0.5mg Tablet?
The common side effects that are likely to occur while you are on the treatment with Certican 0.5mg tablet are fever, chills, skin rash, joint pain, swelling, tiredness, loss of appetite, high risk of infection, mouth ulcers, and difficulty breathing.
Q 4. Is it safe to undergo surgery while on treatment with Certican 0.5mg tablet?
Certican 0.5mg tablet may lead to poor wound healing ability. Consult your healthcare provider and stop taking this tablet at least one week before planned surgery.
Q 5. Can I drink alcohol while taking Certican 0.5mg tablet?
It is generally recommended to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Certican 0.5mg tablet, as alcohol can increase the risk of liver damage.