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    • EVEROLIMUS (Generic for AFINITOR)

    • QTY 60
    • 0.5 MG
    • Tablet
    • Near  77381

EVEROLIMUS (eve ROE li mus) prevents the body from rejecting an organ transplant. It works by lowering the body's immune system response. This helps the body accept the donor organ. It belongs to a group of medications called immunosuppressants.


EVEROLIMUS (Generic for AFINITOR) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Everolimus 0.5mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during everolimus treatment due to the risk for increased everolimus exposure and adverse reactions. Everolimus is a CYP3A substrate and grapefruit juice is a CYP3A inhibitor.

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