Afinitor 5mg
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What is Afinitor 5mg?
Afinitor is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat various types of cancer. The generic ingredient in Afinitor is called everolimus, which belongs to a group of medicines called protein kinase inhibitors.
Why do doctors prescribe Afinitor 5mg?
Doctors prescribe Afinitor to treat several kinds of cancer in the breast, kidney, lung, pancreas, stomach and intestines. Doctors also prescribe this medication to treat brain and kidney tumours in patients with a genetic condition called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).
How Afinitor 5mg works
Afinitor is a type of targeted therapy, rather than traditional chemotherapy. Specifically, it is an mTOR (mammalian target for rapamycin) inhibitor. Afinitor interferes with the multiplication of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body.
How and when to take Afinitor 5mg
Your doctor will prescribe the appropriate dosage for your individual condition. The usual dose is 10mg taken orally once daily, at about the same time each day (preferably in the morning). Afinitor can be taken with or without food but should be taken the same way each time. Do not consume grapefruits, star fruit or Sevile oranges, as this may increase the amount of Afinitor to potentially harmful levels.
Afinitor 5mg side effects
- lung or breathing problems
- headache
- cough
- nose bleeds
- breathlessness
- dizziness
- mouth ulcers
- infections
- loss of appetite
- disturbed taste
- dry mouth
These may not be all the side effects of Afinitor 5mg.
Contraindications of Afinitor 5mg
If you are allergic to the active medicinal ingredient, everolimus, or any of the other ingredients in the formulation, do not take Afinitor.
Precautions when taking Afinitor 5mg
Discuss your medical history with your doctor, especially if you have high cholesterol, low blood cell count, kidney problems, an infection, diabetes, liver disease or high triglyceride levels.
How to store Afinitor 5mg
Store Afinitor at room temperature, away from light and humidity. Keep out of reach of children.
What is breast cancer?
Breast cancer is uncontrolled growth of cells that starts in any of the tissues of the breast. The female breast is made up of milk glands and milk ducts, surrounded by fatty tissue and connective supports. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Symptoms may include a breast lump, a newly inverted nipple, flaking of the pigmented area of skin surrounding the nipple (areola) and redness or dimpling of the skin over your breast. Breast cancer stages range from 0 to IV, where 0 describes cancer that is non-invasive or contained. Stage IV breast cancer, otherwise known as metastatic breast cancer, indicates cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. The good news is that breast cancer survival rates have increased, and the number of deaths has been declining steadily. This is due to a better understanding of the disease and earlier detection. A lot of work has already been done to make cancer treatment more personalized and targeted. This involves the analysis of an individual patient’s tumour to determine what combination of drugs will work best.
Where can I purchase Afinitor 5mg?
Afinitor 5mg is prescribed to treat various types of cancer. YouDrugstore is a licensed online pharmacy, based in Canada, where you can buy Afinitor for the same price most Canadians pay. When you purchase Afinitor from YouDrugstore, it is necessary to register on our website and fill in all of the relevant information. After that, send us your prescription so that our licensed physicians and pharmacy technicians can review your order. You can even speed up the process by asking your doctor to fax us your prescription directly from their office. When you order from YouDrugstore, we will ship genuine Afinitor 5mg right to your home for a cheap cost in shipping. In fact, YouDrugstore offers free shipping on any order over $100. If you are not completely satisfied with your order you can return it to YouDrugstore.
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