Package Insert: Information for the Patient
Everolimus Tamarang 2.5 mg Tablets EFG
Everolimus Tamarang 5 mg Tablets EFG
Everolimus Tamarang 10 mg Tablets EFG
Read this package insert carefully before you start taking this medicine, because it contains important information for you.
Everolimus Tamarang is a cancer medication that contains the active ingredient everolimus. Everolimus reduces blood supply to the tumor and delays the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Everolimus Tamarang is used to treat adult patients with:
Do not take Everolimus Tamarang
If you think you may be allergic, consult your doctor.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor before starting to take Everolimus Tamarang:
Everolimus may also:
Inform your doctor if you are scheduled to receive radiation therapy soon, or if you have received radiation therapy previously.
Inform your doctorif you experience these symptoms.
During treatment, you will have blood tests performed periodically. These tests will determine the number of blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets) to check if everolimus is having an undesirable effect on these cells. You will also have blood tests to monitor kidney function (creatinine level), liver function (transaminase level), and blood sugar and cholesterol levels. These tests are done because these may be affected by everolimus treatment.
Children and adolescents
Everolimus should not be administered to children or adolescents (under 18 years old).
Other medications and Everolimus Tamarang
Everolimus may affect how other medications work. If you are taking other medications at the same time as everolimus, your doctor may change the dose of Everolimus Tamarang or the other medications.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have used recently, or may need to use any other medication.
The following may increase the risk of side effects with everolimus:
The following may reduce the effectiveness of everolimus:
Avoid using these medications during everolimus treatment. If you are taking any of them, your doctor may prescribe a different medication, or may change your dose of Everolimus Tamarang.
Taking Everolimus Tamarang with food and drinks
Do not take grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking everolimus. It may increase the amount ofEverolimus Tamarangin the blood, possibly to a harmful level.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
Pregnancy
Everolimus may cause harm to the fetus and is not recommended during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Your doctor will discuss with you whether you should take this medication during pregnancy.
Women who may become pregnant should use a highly effective contraceptive method during treatment and for 8 weeks after completing treatment. If, despite these measures, you think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor before taking more everolimus.
Breastfeeding
Everolimus may harm the breastfeeding baby. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 2 weeks after the last dose of everolimus. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Female fertility
Some patients treated with everolimus have experienced amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods).
Everolimus may affect female fertility. Inform your doctor if you want to have children.
Male fertility
Everolimus may affect male fertility. Consult your doctor if you want to be a father.
Driving and operating machinery
If you feel abnormally tired (fatigue is a very common side effect), be extra careful when driving or operating machinery.
Everolimus Tamarang contains lactose
Everolimus Tamarang contains lactose (milk sugar). If your doctor has told you that you have a certain sugar intolerance, consult with them before taking this medication.
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The recommended dose is 10 mg, once a day. Your doctor will inform you how many tablets of Everolimus Tamarang you should take.
If you have liver problems, your doctor may start treatment with a lower dose of Everolimus Tamarang (2.5; 5; or 7.5 mg per day).
If you experience some adverse effects while taking Everolimus Tamarang (see section 4), your doctor may reduce the dose you take or interrupt treatment for a short period of time or permanently.
Take Everolimus Tamarang once a day, at the same time, either with food or without food.
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. The tablets should not be chewed or crushed.
If you take more Everolimus Tamarang than you should
If you forget to take Everolimus Tamarang
If you have forgotten a dose, take the next dose at the time it is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed doses.
If you interrupt treatment with Everolimus Tamarang
Do not stop treatment with Everolimus Tamarang unless your doctor tells you to.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
STOP treatment with everolimus and seek medical help immediately if you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction:
-Intense itching of the skin, with red rash or bumps on the skin
The serious side effects of everolimus include:
Very common(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
If you experience any of these side effects, report them to your doctor immediately as they may be fatal.
Other possible side effects of everolimus include:
Very common(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people))
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
Unknown frequency(cannot be estimated from available data)
If these adverse reactions worsen, report them to your doctor and/or pharmacist. Most side effects are mild to moderate and usually disappear if treatment is interrupted for a few days.
Reporting of adverse reactions
If you experience any type of adverse reaction, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible adverse reaction that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System of Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse reactions, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. In this way, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of Everolimus Tamarang
Appearance of the product and contents of the package
The Everolimus Tamarang 2,5 mg tablets are elongated, white to slightly yellow, approximately 10 mm long, 4 mm wide, and 3 mm high, with the inscription "2,5" on one side.
The Everolimus Tamarang 5 mg tablets are elongated, white to slightly yellow, approximately 12 mm long, 5 mm wide, and 4 mm high, with the inscription "5" on one side.
The Everolimus Tamarang 10 mg tablets are elongated, white to slightly yellow, approximately 15 mm long, 6 mm wide, and 5 mm high, with the inscription "10" on one side.
Everolimus Tamarang 2,5 mg is available in packages containing 30x1 or 90x1 tablets.
Everolimus Tamarang 5 mg and Everolimus Tamarang 10 mg are available in packages containing 10x1, 30x1, or 90x1 tablets.
Only some package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder
Tamarang, S.A,
Balmes85 P 2
08008-Barcelona
Spain
Responsible for manufacturing
Ardena Pamplona, S.L.
Polígono Mocholí. C/ Noáin, 1
31110 Noáin (Navarra), Spain
or
Laboratori Fundació DAU
C/ C, 12-14, Pol. Ind. Zona Franca,
08040 Barcelona, Spain
or
Docuchem, SLU
C/ Pic de Peguera, 11 A.0.07,
17003 Girona, Spain
This medicine is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names:
Member state name | Medicine name |
Germany | Everolimus Tamarang 2,5 mg Tabletten Everolimus Tamarang 5 mg Tabletten Everolimus Tamarang 10 mg Tabletten |
Spain | Everolimus Tamarang 2,5 mg comprimidos EFG Everolimus Tamarang 5 mg comprimidos EFG Everolimus Tamarang 10 mg comprimidos EFG |
Last review date of this leaflet: November 2023
Other sources of information
The detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/
Have questions about this medication or your symptoms? Connect with a licensed doctor for guidance and personalized care.