TORISEL Injectable By PFIZER INC

Generic Name: Temsirolimus
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$2,135.00 / KIT

$2,135.00 / KIT
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TORISEL-Injectable
This medication is used to treat kidney cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
Pain/sores in the mouth or throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, changes in taste, weakness, and loss of appetite may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. People using this medication may have serious side effects. However, your doctor has prescribed this drug because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: flushing, slow wound healing, swelling ankles/feet, eye redness/itching, easy bruising/bleeding, unusual tiredness, muscle cramps, fast/pounding heartbeat, pain/redness/swelling of arms or legs, missed/heavy/painful periods. This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection (such as fever, chills, persistent sore throat, cough). Temsirolimus may cause your cholesterol/triglycerides or blood sugar to increase. You may be required to have your cholesterol/triglycerides or blood sugar checked periodically. You may need medication to control your cholesterol/triglycerides or blood sugar. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience symptoms of high blood sugar, including increased thirst/hunger, frequent urination. This medication can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) lung, kidney, or intestinal problems. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any symptoms of lung, kidney, or intestinal problems, including: shortness of breath, rapid breathing, cough, change in the amount of urine, frothy urine, severe abdominal pain, black/bloody stool. This drug increases the risk of a possibly fatal brain infection (PML - progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy). Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms: clumsiness, sudden change in your thinking (such as confusion, difficulty concentrating), difficulty moving muscles, seizure, difficulty speaking. Rarely, a very serious allergic reaction to this drug might occur, especially while your dose is being given (infusion reaction). Get medical help right away if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash/flushing, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, chest pain, trouble breathing. Temsirolimus can commonly cause a mild rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, get medical help right away if you develop any rash. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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