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Temsirolimus
Generic Torisel
TEMSIROLIMUS treats kidney cancer. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.
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Temsirolimus Side Effects

What should I watch for?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. You will need blood work done while you are taking this medication.

This medication may make you feel generally unwell. This is not uncommon, as chemotherapy can affect healthy cells as well as cancer cells. Report any side effects. Continue your course of treatment even though you feel ill unless your care team tells you to stop.

This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your care team for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.

Avoid taking products that contain aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen unless instructed by your care team. These medications may hide a fever.

This medication may increase your risk to bruise or bleed. Call your care team if you notice any unusual bleeding.

Be careful brushing or flossing your teeth or using a toothpick because you may get an infection or bleed more easily. If you have any dental work done, tell your dentist you are receiving this medication.

This medication may increase blood sugar. The risk may be higher in patient who already have diabetes. Ask your care team what you can do to lower your risk of diabetes while taking this medication.

Talk to your care team if you or your partner may be pregnant. Serious birth defects can occur if you take this medication during pregnancy and for 3 months after the last dose. Contraception is recommended while taking this medication and for 3 months after the last dose. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you.

If your partner can get pregnant, use a condom during sex while taking this medication and for 3 months after the last dose.

Do not breastfeed while taking this medication and for 3 weeks after the last dose.

This medication may cause infertility. Talk to your care team if you are concerned about your fertility.

Side Effects (Rare and Common)

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Bladder pain

bloody nose

bloody or cloudy urine

body aches or pain

blurred vision

chest pain

chills

congestion

cough

cracked lips

diarrhea

difficult or labored breathing

difficult, burning, or painful urination

difficulty with swallowing

dizziness

dryness or soreness of the throat

ear congestion

fever

frequent urge to urinate

headache

hoarseness

joint or muscle pain

lack or loss of strength

loss of voice

lower back or side pain

nasal congestion

nausea

nervousness

numbness or tingling of the face, hands, or feet

pounding in the ears

runny nose

skin rash

slow or fast heartbeat

sneezing

sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth

sore throat

stomach pain

stuffy or runny nose

swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs

swelling or puffiness of the face

tender, swollen glands in the neck

tightness in the chest

voice changes

vomiting

Less common

Black, tarry stools

bloody stools

changes in skin color

delayed wound healing

pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg

seizures

severe vomiting, sometimes with blood

stomach cramp

vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

Incidence not known

Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin

dark-colored urine

itching

muscle cramps, spasms, or stiffness

pain or redness at the injection site

pale skin at injection site

red skin lesions, often with a purple center

red, irritated eyes

unusual tiredness or weakness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Back pain

blemishes on the skin

burning, dry, or itching eyes

change in taste

difficulty having a bowel movement

difficulty with moving

discharge or excessive tearing

discoloration of the fingernails or toenails

dry skin

loss of appetite

loss of taste

pimples

redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid

swollen joints

trouble sleeping

weight loss

Less common

Discouragement

feeling sad or empty

irritability

loss of interest or pleasure

tiredness

trouble concentrating

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.