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Pronunciation

sir-OH-li-mus

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antineoplastics, Immunosuppressant agents

Pharmacologic Classification: temporary class

Indications

High Alert


Action

  • Acts as an inhibitor of mechanistic target of rapamycin kinase (mTOR), which reduces cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and glucose uptake. This formulation is bound to albumin, which may allow it to work differently and have a different side effect profile than other formulations of sirolimus.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Decreased tumor growth.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: IV administration results in complete bioavailability.

Distribution: Unknown.

Protein Binding: >99%.

Metabolism/Excretion: Primarily metabolized in the liver via the CYP3A4 isoenzyme. 91% excreted in the feces and 2% in the urine.

Half-Life: 59 hr.

Time/Action Profile

(plasma concentrations)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
IVrapidend of infusionunknown

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Drug-Food:

Route/Dosage

Hepatic Impairment

Availability

Assessment

Lab Test Considerations:

Implementation

IV Administration:

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Fyarro

Code

NDC Code