Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Afinitor Tablet
Afinitor Tablet
| Generic name | everolimus |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Kinase inhibitor (mTOR inhibitor) |
| Forms | Tablets (2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, and 10 mg) |
Afinitor is a prescription medicine containing everolimus, a kinase inhibitor that blocks a protein called mTOR. It is used to treat certain cancers and tumors and seizures linked to a genetic condition called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). It comes as tablets taken by mouth.
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