Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Introduction to Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Evercon 0.5 mg tablet is an anticancer medication classified as an mTOR inhibitor, containing the active ingredient everolimus. It is used to treat advanced breast cancer, renal cell carcinoma, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, and subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (a tumor located in the brain's ventricles). Maintaining good oral hygiene and attending regular dental check-ups are important during treatment, as this medication can cause mouth sores or ulcers. It is often combined with cyclophosphamide, an alkylating agent, for treating subependymal giant cell astrocytoma.

Before beginning this therapy, be aware that it can increase your risk of bacterial and viral infections. If you have a history of Hepatitis B, Evercon 0.5 mg may raise the chances of reactivation. Notify your healthcare provider if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, yellowing of the skin, joint pain, or swelling during treatment.

Protect yourself from excessive sun exposure by wearing protective clothing and applying sunscreen frequently, as this medication may raise the risk of certain cancers. Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking this medication.

Evercon 0.5 mg is not recommended for adolescents and children under 18 years of age. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or a worsening cough. During therapy, your doctor may regularly monitor your white blood cell counts, platelets, blood sugar, electrolytes, and kidney function to prevent serious side effects.

This medication may also cause kidney problems. Inform your healthcare provider if you have pre-existing conditions such as liver disorders, heart failure, high cholesterol, or hypertension before starting treatment. Additionally, avoid live vaccines and close contact with individuals who have received live vaccines.

Uses of Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Advanced breast cancer
Advanced renal cell carcinoma
Advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours
Treatment of subependymal giant cell astrocytoma

Therapeutic Effects of Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Evercon 0.5 mg tablet works by inhibiting the activity of a protein called mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), which regulates cell growth. This drug can slow the growth of abnormal cancer cells by blocking the mTOR protein. It mainly helps to reduce the size of tumours and improve outcomes in patients.

Interaction of Evercon 0.5mg Tablet with other drugs

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Evercon 0.5 mg tablets and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information about Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Store Evercon 0.5 mg tablet in the original package at room temperature (20°C to 25°C). Do not freeze. Keep it out of reach from children.

How to consume Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Evercon 0.5 mg tablet based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time every day, with or without food. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water. If you forgot to take the tablet, simply take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Side Effects of Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious

Difficulty breathing, or swallowing

Swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat

Severe itching, red rash, raised bumps

Common

Infection (chills, increased temperature)

Coughing

Wheezing

Excessive thirst

High urine output or severely decreased urine output

Tiredness

Bleeding

Increased appetite with weight loss

Safety Advice for Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Breast Feeding

Consult Your Doctor

It is not known if Evercon 0.5 mg tablet passes into your breast milk or if it will affect your baby. Please consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Alcohol-unsafe

Alcohol

Unsafe

Consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of Evercon 0.5 mg tablets. Stop consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine.

Liver-Consult your doctor

Liver

Consult Your Doctor

Inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking Evercon 0.5 mg tablet. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.

Lungs-Consult your doctor

Lungs

Consult Your Doctor

It is not known whether Evercon 0.5 mg tablets can be used for patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.

Driving-unsafe

Driving

Unsafe

It is unsafe to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking Evercon 0.5 mg tablets, it may cause dizziness and impair your concentration.

Pregnancy-unsafe

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Evercon 0.5 mg tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.

Word of Advice for Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Evercon 0.5 mg tablets have the tendency to cause harm to unborn foetus. Inform your healthcare provider before starting this treatment if you are pregnant, or have a partner who can become pregnant. Your health care provider will conduct a pregnancy test before you start treatment with this drug. Discuss effective birth control methods with your healthcare provider and use them during treatment and for 8 weeks after your last dose. Occurrence of mouth ulcers or sores are pretty common during this treatment, so your healthcare provider will prescribe a mouthwash. Use the mouthwash as recommended which helps prevent and manage the symptoms.

FAQs about Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Q1. Q1. What should you know before taking Evercon 0.5 mg tablet?

Before taking Evercon 0.5 mg tablets, it is important to know that your risk of getting bacterial or viral infection increases with this treatment. If you have been infected with Hepatitis B, everolimus increases the chances of reinfection. Tell your healthcare provider if you experience fever, chills, cough, yellowing of skin, joint pain or swelling during this treatment.

Q2. Q2. Is it safe to use Evercon 0.5 mg tablets during pregnancy?

Evercon 0.5 mg tablets have the tendency to cause harm to unborn fetus. Inform your healthcare provider before starting this treatment if you are pregnant or have a partner who can become pregnant. Your health care provider will conduct a pregnancy test before you start treatment with this drug.

Q3. Q3. What are the side effects of Evercon 0.5 mg tablet?

The common side effects that are likely to occur while you are on the treatment with Evercon 0.5 mg tablets are fever, chills, skin Rash, joint pain, swelling, tiredness, loss of appetite, high risk of infection, mouth ulcers, difficulty breathing.

Q4. Q4. Is it safe to undergo surgery while on treatment with Evercon 0.5 mg tablet?

Evercon 0.5 mg tablets may lead to poor wound healing ability. Therefore, it is advisable to tell your physician if you plan to have any surgery before starting or during treatment. Consult your healthcare provider and stop taking tablets at least one week before planned surgery.

Q5. Q5. Can I drink alcohol while taking Evercon 0.5 mg tablet?

It is generally recommended to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Evercon 0.5 mg tablets, as alcohol can increase the risk of liver damage.

Fact Box of Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Molecule Name	EVEROLIMUS
Marketer	CONCORD BIOTECH LTD

References for Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

1.Accord Healthcare Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [ Revised on Oct 2020] [ Accessed on 18th March 2023],
2.Jan Hasskarl; Everolimus; Recent Results in Cancer Research; Published on 2018; Accessed on 18/03/2023;
3.Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on July 2012] [ Accessed on 18th March 2023],
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5.KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Immunosuppressant drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 878 - 882.

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Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Introduction to Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Uses of Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Therapeutic Effects of Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Interaction of Evercon 0.5mg Tablet with other drugs

More Information about Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

How to consume Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Side Effects of Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

Safety Advice for Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

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FAQs about Evercon 0.5mg Tablet

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