Certican 0.25mg Tablet
Novartis India Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
920.00
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Certican 0.25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Certican 0.25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.As fatigue is a common side effect with Certican 0.25mg Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Certican 0.25mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Certican 0.25mg Tablet is recommended.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Certican 0.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Certican 0.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Certican 0.25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Everolimus   0.25mg

Uses of Certican Tablet
Certican 0.25mg Tablet is used in breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer and kidney cancer.

How to use Certican Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Certican 0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Certican Tablet works
Certican 0.25mg Tablet suppresses the activity of body's immune system and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

Side Effects:

Common Weakness, Sinus inflammation, Infection, Fever, Cough, Fatigue, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Otitis media (infection of ear), Diarrhoea, Upper respiratory tract infection.

Expert advice for Certican Tablet

Do not start everolimus and consult your doctor if you have liver problems, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, had a recent surgery or have unhealed wound after surgery, have infection, previously had hepatitis, are pregnant or breast-feeding or have intolerance to some sugars.
Seek medical advice if you have increased thirst or increased frequency of urination, if you get any infection, suffer from shortness of breath, cough or fever, need to receive any vaccination after taking everolimus.
Everolimus may affect male or female fertility; consult your doctor if you are planning to have a child.
Do not drive or operate machinery while taking everolimus as it may cause fatigue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Certican a chemotherapy drug?
Certican is a targeted therapy drug (mTOR inhibitor) and not a traditional chemotherapeutic agent

Q. Is Certican cytotoxic or biologic?
Certican is not cytotoxic, it is a biological therapy for breast cancer

Q. How is Certican administered?
Certican is administered 10 mg once daily orally as tablet with a glass of water

Q. How long does Certican work?
Generally Certican works for about 30 hours, however it may depend on the individual taking the medicine.