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NANOPARTICLE ALBUMIN-BOUND SIROLIMUS (Na no PAHR ti kuhl al BYOO muhn-bound sir OH li mus) is an immunosuppressant. It treats perivascular epithelioid cell tumor.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine is injected into a vein. It is given by a health care provider in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your health care provider about the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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-Certain antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin
-Grapefruit juice
-Live vaccines
-Medicines for fungal infections like itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
-Mifepristone, RU-486
-Rifampin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your health care provider for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 12 weeks after stopping it. Women should inform their health care provider if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Men should not father a child while taking this medicine and for 12 weeks after stopping it. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care provider for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine and for 2 weeks after the last dose.
This medicine may make it more difficult to get pregnant or father a child. Talk to your health care provider if you are concerned about your fertility.
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Keep appointments for follow-up doses. It is important not to miss your dose. Call your health care provider if you are unable to keep an appointment.
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions (skin rash; itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
-Bleeding (bloody or black, tarry stools, red or dark brown urine, spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds, red spots on the skin;, unusual bruising or bleeding from the eyes, gums or nose)
-High blood sugar (increased hunger, thirst or urination, unusually weak or tired, blurry vision)
-Infection (fever, chills, cough, sore throat, pain or trouble passing urine)
-Low potassium levels (chest pain, dizziness, fast heartbeat, feeling faint or lightheaded, falls, muscle cramp or pain)
-Low red blood cell counts (feeling faint, lightheaded, falls, unusually weak or tired)
-Mouth sores
-Trouble breathing
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-Constipation
-Diarrhea
-Hair loss
-Lack or loss of appetite
-Nausea
-Swelling of the ankles, feet, hands or other unusual swelling
-Vomiting
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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This medicine is given in a hospital or clinic. It will not be stored at home.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.
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