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Treatment > Chemotherapy
RAD-001
Basic Description:
Everolimus - Afinitor (RAD-001) - Newest Open Trial
"Everolimus, Afinitor (RAD-001), is the 40-O-(2-hydroxyethyl) derivative of sirolimus and works similarly to sirolimus as an mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) inhibitor."
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Common Side Effects:
- Lung and Breathing Problems
- Infections
- Kidney Failure
- Mouth Ulcers
- Liver problems
- Vaccinations - patients should not have live vaccinations while on Afinitor
- Contraindicated with certain medications and certain foods
Additional Possible Side Effects:
- Mouth Ulcers
- Feeling Weak
- Cough
- Shortness of Breath
- Diarrhea
- Rash, Dry Skin, Itching
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Fever
- Loss of Appetite
- Swelling - Arms, Legs, Feet or Ankles
- Infections - Respiratory Tract, Sinuses and Ears
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Seizure
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Stuffy / Runny Nose
- change in personality
- Low White Cell Count
- High Fat Content in Blood