Afinitor FAQ
What is Afinitor?
It's a drug used to treat advanced kidney, breast, and neuroendocrine tumors.
Afinitor (MOA) Mechanism of Action
It works by blocking cancer growth.
Afinitor Dosage
The recommended dose is 10 mg once daily till cancer improves or becomes too toxic.
Cost / Price of Afinitor
A supply of 28 2.5-mg tablets costs about $15,822, without health insurance.
Afinitor Generic
Its generic name is everolimus.
Afinitor Side Effects
The common side effects may include:
- reduced appetite
- headache
- cough
- fever
- nausea
- stomach-area pain
- swelling of arms, hands, feet, ankles, face, or other body parts
- diarrhea
- feeling weak or tired
- rash
- infections
Afinitor Survival Rate
In a study, 35% of patients taking Afinitor saw their tumor shrink to half its size.
