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, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products
Certain medications may interact with Xolimus 5mg tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects
Safety Advices:
Pregnancy: not recommended; consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy
Breast feeding: unsafe to consume; Xolimus 5mg tablet 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 Xolimus 5mg tablet
Alcohol: stop consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine
Driving: it is unsafe to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking Xolimus 5mg tablet, it may cause dizziness and impair concentration
How to Consume:
Take the Xolimus 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
Storage:
Store Xolimus 5mg tablet in the original package at room temperature (20°C to 25°C)
Keep it out of reach from children
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
Word of Advice:
Inform your healthcare provider before starting this treatment if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy
Discuss effective birth control methods with your healthcare provider and use them during the treatment for 8 weeks after your last dose
The occurrence of mouth ulcers or sores is common during this treatment, so your healthcare provider will prescribe a mouthwash
FAQs:
Q 1. What you should know before taking Xolimus 5mg tablet?
Before taking Xolimus 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 Xolimus 5mg tablet during pregnancy?
Xolimus 5mg tablet has 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 Xolimus 5mg Tablet?
The common side effects that are likely to occur while you are on the treatment with Xolimus 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 Xolimus 5mg tablet?
Xolimus 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 Xolimus 5mg tablet?
It is generally recommended to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Xolimus 5mg tablet, as alcohol can increase the risk of liver damage.