Key facts about Rapamune Oral Solution
What is Rapamune Oral Solution?
Rapamune Oral Solution is the brand name for sirolimus and is available as an oral solution.
What dosages is Rapamune Oral Solution available in?
Rapamune Oral Solution is available as a 1 mg/ml oral solution.
What is Rapamune Oral Solution used for?
Rapamune Oral Solution is an immunosuppressant that is used to treat:
Prevention of kidney transplant rejection
Treatment of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
How does Rapamune Oral Solution work?
Rapamune Oral Solution is an immunosuppressant that lowers the activity of your immune system. You need a suppressed (lowered) immune system after receiving a transplant so your body doesn’t reject the new kidney.
How do I take Rapamune Oral Solution?
Rapamune Oral Solution is typically taken as 6 mg or 15 mg by mouth on the day after your transplant, followed by 2 mg or 5 mg by mouth every day. For lymphangioleiomyomatosis, the typical starting dose is 2 mg by mouth every day.
Your provider will likely measure the level of medication in your blood after a few weeks and will adjust your dose accordingly.
Is it safe for me to take Rapamune Oral Solution?
Rapamune Oral Solution is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
Rapamune Oral Solution Common Side Effects
Rapamune Oral Solution Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Rapamune Oral Solution. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
Infection: fever, chills, fatigue, muscle aches
Serious lung problems (interstitial lung disease): breathing problems, chest pain, cough, tiredness
Serious allergic reaction: trouble breathing, swelling of the face, tightening of the throat, rash, hives, welts, peeling or blistering skin
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Rapamune Oral Solution
The following medications may interact with Rapamune Oral Solution:
Who makes Rapamune Oral Solution?
Pfizer Inc.
Is Rapamune Oral Solution safe in pregnancy?
Rapamune Oral Solution should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the
embryo/fetus.













