Drug Detail:Sirolimus topical (Sirolimus topical [ sir-oh-li-mus ])
Drug Class: MTOR inhibitors Selective immunosuppressants
Drug Detail:Sirolimus topical (Sirolimus topical [ sir-oh-li-mus ])
Drug Class: MTOR inhibitors Selective immunosuppressants
Usual dose: Apply to the skin of the face affected with angiofibroma twice daily, in the morning and at bedtime.
Maximum dose: 800 mg (2.5 cm)
Comment:
If symptoms do not improve after 12 weeks of treatment, reassess the need for continuation of this drug.
Use: Topical treatment of facial angiofibroma associated with tuberous sclerosis
Usual dose: Apply to the skin of the face affected with angiofibroma twice daily in the morning and at bedtime.
Maximum dose: 600 mg (2 cm) for patients 6 to 11 years of age, 800 mg (2.5 cm) for patients 12 to 18 years of age
Comment:
If symptoms do not improve after 12 weeks of treatment, reassess the need for continuation of this drug.
Use: Topical treatment of facial angiofibroma associated with tuberous sclerosis
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CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Contraindicated in patients with a known history of hypersensitivity to sirolimus or any other component.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
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