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EVEROLIMUS treats some types of cancer. It may also be used to treat symptoms of tuberous sclerosis, a genetic condition that causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and other parts of the body. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of tumor cells. Compare mTOR inhibitors.

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What is Torpenz?

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What should I tell my doctor?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

Diabetes
Having or recent surgery
High cholesterol
History of hepatitis B
Infection
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Low blood cell levels (white cells, red cells, and platelets)
Lung disease
Recent or ongoing radiation
Recent or upcoming vaccine
An unusual or allergic reaction to everolimus, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
Breastfeeding

How should I use this drug?

Take this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Do not cut, crush, or chew this medication. Swallow the tablets whole. Leave the tablets in the sealed pack until you are ready to take your dose. You can take it with or without food. You should always take it the same way. Your care team may change your dose or tell you stop taking this medication if you get side effects. Do not change your dose or stop taking it unless your care team tells you to.

Do not take this medication with grapefruit juice.

Handling this medication may be harmful. Wear gloves while touching the medication. Talk to your care team about how to handle this medication. Special instructions may apply.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While this medication may be prescribed for children as young as 1 year for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can unless it is more than 6 hours late. If it is more than 6 hours late, skip the missed dose. Take the next dose at the normal time.

Where should I store this drug?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Keep this medication in the original packaging until you are ready to take it. Protect from light and moisture. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.

To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:

Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
If you cannot return the medication, ask your pharmacist or care team how to get rid of this medication safely.