Zortress (Everolimus) Tablet

Zortress Tablet is used for the prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients. It regulates the body’s immune response, so the body can accept the new organ. It is also used in combination with other medicines to treat cancers of breast, pancreas, lungs, and kidney.

Zortress Tablet must be taken in a dose and duration as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food but make sure to take it at about the same time every day. An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body.

The common side effects of this medicine are weakness, sinus inflammation, infection, fever, cough, etc. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, consult the doctor immediately. Inform the doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions (rash, shortness of breath, coughing, swelling, etc.). Always seek medical advice if you have increased thirst or increased frequency of urination, suffer from shortness of breath, cough or fever, or need to receive any vaccination after taking this medication.

Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment. During the treatment, your doctor may advise you for some laboratory tests to know the effects of the medicine in the body. It may affect male or female fertility, so consult the doctor if you are planning to have a child.

Uses Of Zortress Tablet

•  Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
•  Treatment of Breast cancer
•  Treatment of Pancreatic cancer
•  Treatment of Lung cancer
•  Treatment of Kidney cancer

Benefits Of Zortress Tablet

In Prevention Of Organ Rejection In Transplant Patients

Zortress Tablet is used with other medications to prevent organ transplant rejection. Rejection usually happens due to attack by the immune system of the person receiving the transplanted organ on the transplant itself, in people who are receiving any organ transplants, like kidney, liver, heart etc. This medicine reduces the activity of a person’s own immune system and prevents any such rejection.

In Treatment Of Breast Cancer

Zortress Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women when other medicines have failed to show significant improvement. It helps to stop cancer growth and further spread and relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Take is as advised to get maximum relief.

In Treatment Of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreas are very essential for digestion of whatever you eat and also for metabolism of blood sugar levels as they produce the body’s natural insulin. This medicine will help to control pancreatic cancer, and will relieve the symptoms such as, lack of appetite or unexplained weight loss. Zortress Tablet helps to stop the action of those chemicals that aid in pancreatic cancer growth and spread. It will help you live a longer and healthier life.

In Treatment Of Lung Cancer

Zortress Tablet reduces the blood supply to the cancer cells and stops its growth. But, as it reduces the immunity, avoid being in crowds and wash your hands often to prevent any infections. Have plenty of fluids, unless otherwise advised by the doctor not to. Take a healthy diet and keep taking the medicine as prescribed to get the full benefits.

In Treatment Of Kidney Cancer

Zortress Tablet is used to treat kidney cancer when other medicines have failed to work. It stops cancer growth and prevents multiplication of cancer cells. This restricts the advancement of cancer to other unaffected regions. You need to follow your doctor’s instructions very carefully to recover. Take it as prescribed to get the maximum benefit.

Side Effects Of Zortress 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 Of Zortress

•  Weakness
•  Sinus inflammation
•  Infection
•  Fever
•  Cough
•  Fatigue
•  Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
•  Otitis media (infection of ear)
•  Diarrhea
•  Upper respiratory tract infection

How To Use Zortress 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. Zortress Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zortress Tablet Works

Zortress Tablet suppresses the activity of body’s immune system and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.