Everolimus FAQ: Is It Right for You?
What is Everolimus?
It's a drug used to treat certain forms of cancer.
What's Everolimus (MOA) Mechanism of Action?
It works by blocking the growth of cancer cells.
Everolimus Dosage
Recommended dose is 10 mg orally daily until cancer improves or the treatment becomes too toxic.
Cost / Price of Everolimus
A supply of 28 tablets at 2.5 mg costs about $13,779, without health insurance.
Everolimus Generic
It's the generic name for Afinitor.
Everolimus Side Effects
Potential side effects include:
- bloating
- swelling of arms, hands, lower legs, feet, or the face
- bloody nose
- chest pain or tightness
- weight loss
- troubled or labored breathing
- difficulty with swallowing
- general discomfort
- hoarseness
- cough
- diarrhea
- fatigue
- rash
- itching
- dry skin
- sore mouth
- greater risk of infection
- breathlessness
Everolimus Survival Rate
17.1 months is the survival time frame.
