Afinitor 5mg Tablet

Afinitor 5mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of breast, pancreas, brain, lung, and kidney cancer. The active ingredient of the Afinitor is everolimus which belongs to the drug class of mTOR kinase inhibitors. It is taken orally with or without food as per doctor's advice. Afinitor Tablet works by killing the cancer cells thereby reducing the size of the tumor. In this way, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine is decided by the doctor. This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this tablet until your doctor says to do so.

The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Afinitor 5mg Tablet. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.

Some of the common side effects of Afinitor Tablet are mentioned below:
Fever
Hair loss
Infection
Bleeding
Dizziness
Coughing
Wheezing
Tiredness
Dry mouth
Muscle pain
Excessive thirst
Increased appetite

Serious side effects:
Difficulty breathing and swallowing
Swelling on face, lips, tongue, throat
Severe itching, red rash, raised bumps

Afinitor 5mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this tablet after consulting your healthcare expert.

Afinitor 5mg Tablet works by stopping the activity of a protein known as a mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR). This protein is responsible for cell growth. Afinitor Tablet slows down the growth of cancerous cells by blocking the production of mTOR protein. It also reduces the size of the tumor and prevents cancer from spreading to other parts of the body.

It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Afinitor 5mg Tablet. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.

Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.

It is advised to use effective birth control ways and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Afinitor 5mg Tablet.

A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Afinitor 5mg Tablet. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.

Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), and Heart function at proper intervals after taking this medicine.

Swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain are some of the side effects observed after taking Afinitor 5mg Tablet. To reduce them, the doctor may suggest some medication.

Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking this tablet. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.

It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Afinitor Tablet, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.

Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking Afinitor 5mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if it doesn't stop or if blood appears in your stools.

In case you notice symptoms like blurred vision, difficulty breathing, cough & fever, and diarrhea while taking Afinitor 5mg Tablet, consult your doctor immediately before these symptoms become severe.