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compositionComposition:EVEROLIMUS-0.25MG
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Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's is used to treat cancer and to prevent organ rejection. It contains Everolimus which works by stopping cancer cells from reproducing and decreasing the activity of the immune system. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as weakness, infection, cough, diarrhoea, fever, and fatigue. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

EVEROLIMUS-0.25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Nov-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's

Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's is an oral prescription medication primarily used to prevent your body from rejecting a newly transplanted kidney or liver. It is also prescribed to treat specific types of cancerous and non-cancerous tumours, including advanced breast cancer, kidney cancer, and tumours associated with tuberous sclerosis complex. By targeting abnormal cell growth and regulating your body's immune response, this medication helps protect your organs and control tumour progression.

To ensure this medication works effectively, you must take Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's consistently at the same times every single day. You can take it either consistently with food or consistently without food, but you must not switch back and forth between these methods. Combining this treatment with a balanced diet, proper sun protection, and strict infection-prevention habits will help you achieve the best possible results.

While taking Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's, you may experience common side effects such as mouth sores, unusual tiredness, skin rashes, and mild digestive upset. It is critical to monitor your health closely and contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe symptoms, such as a sudden high fever, a new or worsening cough, difficulty breathing, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.

Before starting this medication, tell your doctor if you have a history of diabetes, high cholesterol, lung problems, or liver damage. Do not take this if you have had a severe allergic reaction to this medication or any similar immunosuppressant medicines in the past.

This medicine can interact with several other drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, which can alter the medication levels in your blood and lead to severe side effects or reduced effectiveness. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or are an elderly individual, you must consult your doctor before starting treatment, as special precautions or dosage adjustments will be necessary.

Uses of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat several conditions, including:

  • Organ Transplant Rejection: Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's helps prevent your immune system from attacking and rejecting a newly transplanted kidney or liver, allowing the new organ to function safely.
  • Certain Types of Cancer: It helps slow down or stop the growth and spread of advanced breast cancer, kidney cancer, and neuroendocrine tumours of pancreatic, lung, or gastrointestinal origin.
  • Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Tumours: It helps shrink non-cancerous tumours in the brain, kidneys, or lungs associated with TSC, and can help reduce the frequency of seizures in these patients.
     

Key Benefits

Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's helps prevent organ transplant rejection and is also used to treat certain cancers and tumours by regulating immune activity and slowing abnormal cell growth. Key benefits include:

  • Prevents Organ Transplant Rejection: By suppressing the immune system, Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's helps prevent the body from attacking a transplanted kidney or liver, supporting long-term transplant function and recovery.
  • Helps Treat Certain Cancers and Tumours: Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's slows the growth and spread of abnormal cells, helping shrink certain cancers and non-cancerous tumours while reducing disease-related symptoms.
  • Manages Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: In people with tuberous sclerosis complex, Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's helps reduce the size of certain tumours and may lower the frequency of seizures, improving disease management and quality of life.
     

Directions for Use

  • Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food.
  • It is recommended to take Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's once daily at the same time each day or as advised by your doctor.
  • Swallow Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's Works

Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's works by targeting and blocking a specific protein in your body called mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin). This protein acts as a master switch that controls cell growth, cell division, and the creation of blood vessels that feed tumours. By turning this switch off, the medication slows down the rapid growth of cancer cells and shrinks non-cancerous tumours. In transplant patients, blocking this same mTOR protein controls the activity of your immune system's white blood cells. This prevents these cells from multiplying and attacking your new kidney or liver, helping your body accept and integrate the transplanted organ.
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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's is belonging to pregnancy C category. It is not safe in pregnancy as it may causes harm to the unborn baby. Do not conceive a baby while taking Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it may harm to the new-born baby.

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Driving

Caution

Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's may cause tiredness (fatigue), do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's should be taken with caution in patients dealing with liver disease. The doctor may adjust the dose according to the medical condition of the patient.

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Kidney

Caution

Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's is likely unsafe in patients with severe kidney disease as it may cause kidney failure which can be dangerous, use Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's

If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's, seek immediate emergency medical care or contact a poison control center right away, even if you do not feel sick or have any symptoms.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice: Grapefruit contains natural compounds that block your body's ability to break down Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's, which can cause the medicine to build up to dangerous levels in your blood.
  • Practice Gentle Oral Care: To manage or prevent mouth sores, use a soft-bristled toothbrush, rinse your mouth with water or alcohol-free mouthwash after meals, and avoid eating highly spicy, acidic, or very hot foods.
  • Protect Yourself from Infections: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, avoid close contact with people who are actively sick, and speak with your doctor before scheduling any routine vaccinations.
  • Protect Your Skin from the Sun: This medicine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, increasing your risk of skin damage. Wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and apply broad-spectrum sunscreen when outdoors.
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's to start to work: Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's ideally shows its action within 1 to 2 hours after administration. The time for which the effects of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's last: The duration of action for Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's

If you miss a dose of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's and it is within 6 hours of your scheduled time, take it as soon as you remember. If more than 6 hours have passed since your scheduled time, skip the missed dose entirely and take your next dose at your normal scheduled time. Do not take two doses at once to make up for a missed one.

Storage

•Store Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's tablets in their original blister pack or container at room temperature, ideally between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). •Keep the medicine in a dry place protected from direct heat, moisture, and light.

Drug Warnings

  • Attend All Scheduled Blood Tests: You will need frequent blood and urine tests so your doctor can monitor your kidney function, cholesterol, blood sugar, and the exact amount of medicine in your system.
  • Delay Dental or Surgical Procedures: Because Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's can significantly slow down wound healing, you must inform your surgeon or dentist that you take this medicine, as you may need to pause treatment temporarily.
  • Avoid Live Vaccines: Do not receive any live vaccines (such as the nasal spray flu vaccine or yellow fever vaccine) while taking Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's, as your weakened immune system may not protect you adequately.
  • Inspect Your Tablets Before Taking: Do not use any tablets that are broken, cracked, crumbling, or show signs of moisture damage inside the packaging.
  • Keep a Full List of Your Medicines: Inform every healthcare professional you visit that you are taking Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's, as it interacts with many common prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
     

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  • Antifungal medications (such as ketoconazole or itraconazole): Can raise the amount of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's in your blood to dangerously high levels, increasing the risk of severe side effects.
  • Certain antibiotics (such as clarithromycin or erythromycin): May block the breakdown of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's, leading to an unsafe build-up of the drug in your body.
  • Seizure medications (such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, or phenytoin): Can lower the effectiveness of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's by speeding up how quickly your body clears the medicine.
  • St. John's Wort: This herbal supplement can significantly lower the levels of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's in your system, making your treatment less effective.
     

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  • Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice: Prevents your liver from processing the medicine properly, which can lead to toxic levels of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's in your blood.
     

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's is used to treat breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer and kidney cancer.
Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's is an anticancer medicine. It belongs to a group of medicines known as a kinase inhibitor. It works by lowering the blood supply to the tumor, which reduces the growth and spread of cancer cells.
There is no specific duration of treatment with Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's. Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's is continued till benefit is seen or undesirable toxicity or side effects occur.
Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's can lead to serious side effects that consist of severe allergic reactions, angioedema (painless swelling under the skin) and kidney failure which can be dangerous and can lead to death. It is possible that you may develop an infection or problems associated to lungs like breathing problems.
It usually takes three to six months for most types of lung cancer to double their size. It will take a long time for lung cancer to reach a size that could be diagnosed in X-Ray.
Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's contains Everolimus, which belongs to the group of medicines known as kinase inhibitors.
Regular monitoring is essential when using Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's. Your doctor may check your blood tests, blood sugar, blood pressure, and kidney function. They may also adjust your dose based on your response to treatment or any side effects that occur. It's essential to report any changes or concerns to your doctor to ensure safe and effective treatment.
While taking Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's, avoiding certain things is essential to ensure your safety. Avoid consuming grapefruit juice and products and St. John's Wort, as they can interact with the medication. Certain antibiotics, antifungals, and medications can also interact with Everolimus, so consult your doctor before taking any new medications. Additionally, consult your doctor before receiving any vaccinations and avoid high-risk activities that may increase the risk of infections and bleeding. It's also important to avoid getting pregnant or fathering a child while taking Everolimus, as well as breastfeeding. Finally, limit your sun exposure to avoid increasing the risk of skin cancer. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for a comprehensive list of medications and activities to avoid while taking Everolimus.
Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's is administered orally in the form of a tablet. Take Everolimus with or without food, as advised by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush, break, or chew it. Note: It's important to follow your doctor's instructions and take Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's exactly as prescribed
By regularly monitoring your progress through brain scans and other evaluations, your doctor can determine if Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's is effectively shrinking your brain tumor.
Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's is indeed considered a cytotoxic medication, but it's a targeted therapy that specifically targets cancer cells and inhibits their growth. It's not a traditional chemotherapy medication, but it can still have side effects and be harmful to healthy cells to some extent. If you have any concerns or questions, please consult your doctor or healthcare team to discuss potential risks and benefits and manage any side effects.
Common side effects of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's may include weakness, infection, sinus inflammation, cough, diarrhoea, fever, fatigue, otitis media (infection of the ear), stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth) and upper respiratory tract infection. Most of these side effects of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
No, Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's can cause serious harm or birth defects to an unborn baby. Women who are able to get pregnant must use highly effective birth control during treatment and for several weeks after stopping the medicine. Talk to your doctor if you are planning a pregnancy.
Your doctor needs to check the level of the medicine in your blood to ensure it stays in a safe and effective range. These tests also monitor your kidney function, liver health, blood sugar, and cholesterol. Talk to your doctor to understand your testing schedule.
Mouth sores are a common side effect of Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's. You can manage them by brushing gently with a soft toothbrush, using an alcohol-free mouthwash, and avoiding spicy or acidic foods. If they become very painful or prevent you from eating, talk to your doctor.
You can safely receive an inactive (dead) flu shot, but you must completely avoid live vaccines (such as the nasal spray flu vaccine) while taking Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's because your immune system is suppressed. Talk to your doctor before receiving any vaccine.
Some patients taking Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's may experience mild hair thinning or hair loss. This is typically temporary and usually improves after you finish your treatment. If you are concerned about hair thinning, talk to your doctor.
Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's can increase blood glucose levels, which is especially important to monitor if you already have diabetes. Your doctor will check your blood sugar levels regularly during treatment. Talk to your doctor if you experience extreme thirst or frequent urination.
It is highly recommended to limit or avoid alcohol while taking Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's, as alcohol can increase your risk of liver damage and worsen side effects like dizziness or fatigue. Talk to your doctor about what is safe for you.
Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's can slow down wound healing and increase your risk of infection after surgery. You must notify your surgeon and your prescribing doctor well in advance, as you may need to temporarily stop taking Emraxi-0.25 Tablet 10's before and after your procedure. Talk to your doctor for a personalized plan.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India
Other Info - EMR0025
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