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Rapamune (sir-OH-li-mus) belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It is used to lower the body's natural immunity in patients who receive kidney transplants. When a patient receives an organ transplant, the body's white blood cells will try to get rid of (reject) the transplanted organ. Rapamune works by preventing the white blood cells from getting rid of the transplanted organ. Rapamune is a very strong medicine. It can cause side effects that can be very serious, such as kidney problems. It may also reduce the body's ability to fight infections. You and your doctor should talk about the good Rapamune will do as well as the risks of using it. Rapamune is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms: Oral Oral solution (U.S. and Canada) Tablets (U.S.)
Brand names: - Rapamune - Sirolimus |