INTRODUCTION

EVERCON 0.25MG contains Everolimus an antineoplastic chemotherapy drug. This medication is classified as an mTOR kinase inhibitor. It reduces the blood supply to the tumor and slows down the growth and spread of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat people with advanced kidney cancer and sub ependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA) by slowing the growth and spread of tumor cells. It is also used as Prophylaxis of organ rejection in kidney and liver transplants.

Everolimus is a targeted therapy that works by targeting specifically cancer cells, thereby decreasing side effects caused by unwanted damage to the healthy cells. It is a kinase inhibitor that inhibits metro kinase. the metro kinase is an enzyme required for cell growth and survival and by blocking this enzyme, the medication prevents cell division and, in turn, tumor growth. The medication can also interrupt the development of blood vessels (angiogenesis) that supply nutrient, that tumors need to grow.

Always take this medicine as instructed by your doctor. Avoid grapefruit juice while taking this medicine. Swallow this medicine whole and do not chew or crush it. EVERCON 0.25MG can develop mouth ulcers and sores. Your doctor might prescribe a mouthwash, gel or other products. Before taking this medicine, consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Do not drive or handle any machines while taking this medicine may cause tiredness. It is not to be used in children or adolescents below 18 years of age. The most common side effects are chills (signs of infection), fever, coughing and wheezing, excessive thirst, high or low urine output, increased appetite with weight loss, tiredness, and bleeding.

USES OF EVERCON 0.25MG

• Breast cancer
• Neuroendocrine tumors (NET)
• Renal cell carcinoma (RCC)

HOW EVERCON 0.25MG WORKS

EVERCON 0.25MG works by inhibiting metro kinase, an enzyme required for cell growth and survival. By blocking this enzyme, it prevents cell division and, in turn, tumor growth. This medicine can also interrupt the development of blood vessels (angiogenesis) that supply with nutrients, that tumor need to grow.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take EVERCON 0.25MG exactly as your doctor has directed you. Avoid grapefruit juice while taking this medicine. Swallow this medicine whole and do not chew or crush it.

SIDE EFFECTS OF EVERCON 0.25MG

SERIOUS

• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat
• Severe itching of the skin

COMMON

• Increased temperature
• Chills (signs of infection)
• Fever, coughing and wheezing
• Excessive thirst
• High or low urine output
• Increased appetite with weight loss
• Tiredness
• Bleeding

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

EVERCON 0.25MG should be used with caution in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

BREASTFEEDING

EVERCON 0.25MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Do not drive or handle any machines while taking this medicine may cause tiredness.