Compare Rapamune vs. Afinitor

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.

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Treats different types of cancer.

Treats different types of cancer, but can cause uncomfortable side effects.

Upsides
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  • Afinitor (everolimus) comes as a pill rather than an injection, unlike some other cancer drugs.
Downsides
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  • Afinitor (everolimus) has many uncomfortable and potentially intolerable side effects.
  • You may be more prone to infections and take longer to recover from a wound while taking Afinitor (everolimus).
  • Some prescription medications, vitamins and supplements can interfere with how Afinitor (everolimus) works.
  • Afinitor (everolimus) might not be the best option if you have liver problems.
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Used for
  • Renal transplant rejection
  • High immunologic risk; Prophylaxis Renal transplant rejection
  • Low to moderate immunologic risk; Prophylaxis
  • Renal transplant rejection
Dosage forms
  • Pill
  • Liquid
  • Pill
Price
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$136.62
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Side effects
The Rapamune (Sirolimus) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
34possible side effects
  • Mouth sores
    70%
  • Rash
    59%
  • Diarrhea
    50%
  • Tiredness
    45%
  • Swelling
    39%
  • Stomach pain
    36%
  • Nausea
    32%
  • Fever
    31%
  • Decreased appetite
    30%
  • Headache
    30%
  • Vomiting
    28%
  • Weight loss
    28%
  • Common cold
    25%
  • Cough
    25%
  • Nosebleed
    22%
  • Nail disorder
    22%
  • Itchy skin
    21%
  • Difficulty breathing
    20%
  • Weakness
    19%
  • Decreased taste sensitivity
    19%
  • Lung inflammation
    17%
  • Urinary tract infection
    16%
  • Joint pain
    15%
  • Back pain
    15%
  • Constipation
    14%
  • Pain in extremity
    14%
  • Difficulty sleeping
    14%
  • Dry skin
    13%
  • High blood pressure
    13%
  • Dizziness
    12%
  • Dry mouth
    11%
  • Throat pain
    11%
  • Diabetes
    10%
  • Muscle spasms
    10%
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Risks and risk factors
No information currently available
  • Infection
  • Kidney disease
  • Lung problems
  • Reaction to live vaccines
  • Swelling of the airways or tongue
    • Taking ACE inhibitor
  • Mouth ulcers
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