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Pronunciation ⬇

sir-OH-li-mus

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: antineoplastics, Immunosuppressant agents

Pharmacologic Classification: Mechanistic target of rapamycin kinase inhibitors

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 ⬆

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