Advacan 0.5mg Tablet
EVEROLIMUS
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Introduction
Advacan 0.5mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicine called ‘anti-cancer’. It is primarily used to treat breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer and kidney cancer. Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by the female sex hormone known as estrogen. Pancreatic cancer is described as a cancerous growth in the pancreas which normally begins in the cells that generate the juices that help break down food and the hormones which help in controlling blood sugar levels. Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs.
Certican 0.25mg Tablet contains 'Everolimus' which belongs to the group of medicines known as 'kinase inhibitors'. It works by decreases the activity of the immune system of the body and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ. It works by stopping the action of an abnormal protein that causes the multiplication of cancerous cells. In this way, it stops the spread of cancerous cells.
Uses
- Advanced breast cancer
- Advanced renal cell carcinoma
- Advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours
- Treatment of subependymal giant cell astrocytoma
How to Consume
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Advacan 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits
Advacan 0.5 Tablet is indicated to the patients dealing with breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, kidney cancer and stomach/ intestinal cancer. Cancer of this type tends to spread quickly in other parts of the body. Advacan 0.5 Tablet travels through the bloodstream and effectively destroys cancerous cells and other parts of the body. It works by decreases the activity of the immune system of the body and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ. It works by stopping the action of an abnormal protein that causes the multiplication of cancerous cells. In this way, it stops the spread of cancerous cells. Besides this, it is also effective in people with genetic disorders to treat some types of tumors in the brain or kidney.
Side Effects
- Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
- Common side effects:
- Decreased appetite
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Pneumonitis
- Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Increased aspartate aminotransferase
- Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
- Lymphopenia
- Increased alanine aminotransferase
- Increased triglyceride level in blood
- Joint pain
- Pleural effusion
- Pulmonary edema
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Infection
- Breathlessness
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Fatigue
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Low blood platelets
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Weight loss
- Taste change
Storage
Store below 30°C
Packaging
10 TABLET*1 STRIP
FAQs
What is ADVACAN 0.5MG TABLET used for?
;Advanced breast cancer ;Advanced renal cell carcinoma ;Advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours ;Treatment of subependymal giant cell astrocytoma
How should I take ADVACAN 0.5MG TABLET?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Advacan 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
What are the side effects of ADVACAN 0.5MG TABLET?
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them ;Common side effects: ;Decreased appetite ;Increased glucose level in blood ;Pneumonitis ;Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) ;Increased aspartate aminotransferase ;Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes) ;Lymphopenia ;Increased alanine aminotransferase ;Increased triglyceride level in blood ;Joint pain ;Pleural effusion ;Pulmonary edema ;Rash ;Diarrhea ;Infection ;Breathlessness ;Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth) ;Fatigue ;Anemia (low number of red blood cells) ;Low blood platelets ;Decreased potassium level in blood ;Weight loss ;Taste change
How should I store ADVACAN 0.5MG TABLET?
Store below 30°C
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