temsirolimus (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Torisel

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

injectable solution

  • 25mg/mL

Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma

Pretreat with antihistamines (eg, diphenhydramine 25-50 mg IV 30 minutes preinfusion)

25 mg IV infusion qWeek until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity

Interrupt if ANC <1000/mm³ and/or platelets <75000/mm³ and/or Grade 3 or higher AE; restart after toxicity is reduced to at least Grade 2 at 5 mg lower dose but no lower than 15 mg

Dosage modifications

  • Avoid strong CYP3A4 inducers if other therapy is availableIf coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducer required, increase initial dose to 50 mg/week initially; base subsequent doses on serum concentration; reduce dose if strong CYP3A4 inducer is discontinued to that administered prior to initiating CYP3A4 inducer
  • Avoid strong CYP3A4 inhibitors; if coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitor required,reduce dose to 12.5 mg/week initially; base subsequent doses on serum concentration; if strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued; wait 1 week prior to increasing the dose to that administered prior to initiating CYP3A4 inhibitor
  • Moderate to severe hepatic impairment (bilirubin >1.5 times ULN): Contraindicated
  • Mild hepatic impairment: Reduce dose to 15 mg qweek

Safety and efficacy not established

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              • abametapir

                abametapir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.

              • adagrasib

                adagrasib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of adagrasib, a P-gp inhibitor, with sensitive P-gp substrates unless otherwise recommended in the prescribing information for these substrates.

              • adalimumab

                adalimumab and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral

                temsirolimus decreases effects of adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

              • alefacept

                alefacept and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • anakinra

                anakinra and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • anthrax vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of anthrax vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • antithymocyte globulin equine

                antithymocyte globulin equine and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • antithymocyte globulin rabbit

                antithymocyte globulin rabbit and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • apalutamide

                apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

              • azathioprine

                azathioprine and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • basiliximab

                basiliximab and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • BCG vaccine live

                temsirolimus decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • bremelanotide

                bremelanotide will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Bremelanotide may slow gastric emptying and potentially reduces the rate and extent of absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications. Avoid use when taking any oral drug that is dependent on threshold concentrations for efficacy. Interactions listed are representative examples and do not include all possible clinical examples.

              • canakinumab

                canakinumab and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • carbamazepine

                carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ceritinib

                ceritinib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • chloramphenicol

                chloramphenicol will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • cimetidine

                cimetidine will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • clarithromycin

                clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • cyclosporine

                cyclosporine and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • diphtheria & tetanus toxoids

                temsirolimus decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/ acellular pertussis vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/ acellular pertussis vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis/poliovirus, inactivated vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis/poliovirus, inactivated vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • enzalutamide

                enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • erdafitinib

                erdafitinib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, separate administration by at least 6 hr before or after administration of P-gp substrates with narrow therapeutic index.

              • erythromycin base

                erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

                erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • erythromycin lactobionate

                erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • erythromycin stearate

                erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • etanercept

                etanercept and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • everolimus

                everolimus and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • fexinidazole

                fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

              • glatiramer

                glatiramer and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • golimumab

                golimumab and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • hepatitis A vaccine inactivated

                temsirolimus decreases effects of hepatitis A vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • hepatitis a/b vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of hepatitis a/b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • hepatitis a/typhoid vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of hepatitis a/typhoid vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • hepatitis b vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of hepatitis b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • human papillomavirus vaccine, nonavalent

                temsirolimus decreases effects of human papillomavirus vaccine, nonavalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune responses to vaccines.

              • human papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent

                temsirolimus decreases effects of human papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune responses to vaccines.

              • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

                hydroxychloroquine sulfate and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • idelalisib

                idelalisib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

              • infliximab

                infliximab and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent

                temsirolimus decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, adjuvanted

                temsirolimus decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, adjuvanted by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive drugs may reduce the immune response to influenza vaccine.

              • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, cell-cultured

                temsirolimus decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, cell-cultured by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal

                temsirolimus decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • influenza virus vaccine trivalent

                temsirolimus decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • influenza virus vaccine trivalent, adjuvanted

                temsirolimus decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent, adjuvanted by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive drugs may reduce the immune response to influenza vaccine.

              • itraconazole

                itraconazole will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ivosidenib

                ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternative therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

              • Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • ketoconazole

                ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • lasmiditan

                lasmiditan increases levels of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • leflunomide

                leflunomide and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • levoketoconazole

                levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • lonafarnib

                lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce CYP3A substrate dose in accordance with product labeling.

                temsirolimus will increase the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of lonafarnib (a sensitive CYP3A substrate) with weak CYP3A inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce to, or continue lonafarnib at starting dose. Closely monitor for arrhythmias and events (eg, syncope, heart palpitations) since lonafarnib effect on QT interval is unknown.

              • lopinavir

                lopinavir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • measles (rubeola) vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of measles (rubeola) vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live

                temsirolimus decreases effects of measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live

                temsirolimus decreases effects of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • meningococcal A C Y and W-135 polysaccharide vaccine combined

                temsirolimus decreases effects of meningococcal A C Y and W-135 polysaccharide vaccine combined by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • muromonab CD3

                muromonab CD3 and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • mycophenolate

                mycophenolate and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • nefazodone

                nefazodone will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • pacritinib

                pacritinib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • palifermin

                palifermin increases toxicity of temsirolimus by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Palifermin should not be administered within 24 hr before, during infusion of, or within 24 hr after administration of antineoplastic agents. Coadministration of palifermin within 24 hr of chemotherapy resulted in increased severity and duration of oral mucositis.

              • pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent

                temsirolimus decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • pneumococcal vaccine heptavalent

                temsirolimus decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine heptavalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent

                temsirolimus decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • pregabalin

                temsirolimus, pregabalin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration results in additive risk of developing angioedema of face, mouth, and neck. Angioedema may result in respiratory compromise.

              • rabies vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of rabies vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants may interfere with development of active immunity.

              • rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived

                temsirolimus decreases effects of rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • rifabutin

                rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • rifampin

                rifampin will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • rilonacept

                rilonacept and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • rotavirus oral vaccine, live

                temsirolimus decreases effects of rotavirus oral vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • rubella vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of rubella vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • saquinavir

                saquinavir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • sirolimus

                sirolimus and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live

                temsirolimus decreases effects of smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • sotorasib

                sotorasib will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, refer to the prescribing information of the P-gp substrate for dosage modifications.

              • St John's Wort

                St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • sunitinib

                temsirolimus, sunitinib. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Combo may cause severe rash, gout, cellulitis.

              • tacrolimus

                tacrolimus and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tepotinib

                tepotinib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use unavoidable, reduce the P-gp substrate dosage if recommended in its approved product labeling.

              • tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid

                temsirolimus decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • tick-borne encephalitis vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of tick-borne encephalitis vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • tipranavir

                tipranavir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tocilizumab

                tocilizumab and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tofacitinib

                temsirolimus, tofacitinib. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tongkat ali

                temsirolimus and tongkat ali both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • travelers diarrhea and cholera vaccine inactivated

                temsirolimus decreases effects of travelers diarrhea and cholera vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • tucatinib

                tucatinib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

              • typhoid polysaccharide vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of typhoid polysaccharide vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • typhoid vaccine live

                temsirolimus decreases effects of typhoid vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • ustekinumab

                temsirolimus and ustekinumab both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • varicella virus vaccine live

                temsirolimus decreases effects of varicella virus vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • venetoclax

                venetoclax will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. In vitro data suggest venetoclax may inhibit P-gp substrates at therapeutic dose levels in the gut. Avoid coadministration of narrow therapeutic index P-gp substrates with venetoclax. If a narrow therapeutic index P-gp substrate must be used, it should be taken at least 6 hr before venetoclax.

              • verapamil

                verapamil will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

                verapamil, temsirolimus. Either increases levels of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: With concomitant use of mTOR inhibitors, consider appropriate dose reductions of both medications.

              • voxelotor

                voxelotor will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

              • yellow fever vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of yellow fever vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              • zoster vaccine live

                temsirolimus decreases effects of zoster vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              Monitor Closely (143)

              • abrocitinib

                abrocitinib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor and titrate dose of P-gp substrate appropriately.

              • amlodipine

                amlodipine increases toxicity of temsirolimus by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination of mTOR inhibitors with calcium channel blockers increases risk of angioedema.

              • amobarbital

                amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • aprepitant

                aprepitant will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • armodafinil

                armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • artemether/lumefantrine

                artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • astragalus

                temsirolimus increases and astragalus decreases immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • atazanavir

                atazanavir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • atogepant

                temsirolimus will increase the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • avapritinib

                temsirolimus will increase the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • axitinib

                temsirolimus increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • belatacept

                belatacept and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • benazepril

                benazepril, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

              • berotralstat

                berotralstat will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor or titrate P-gp substrate dose if coadministered.

              • bosentan

                bosentan will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • bosutinib

                bosutinib increases levels of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • budesonide

                budesonide will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • butabarbital

                butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • butalbital

                butalbital will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • captopril

                captopril, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

              • cenobamate

                cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

              • cholera vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of cholera vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune response to cholera vaccine.

              • clevidipine

                clevidipine increases toxicity of temsirolimus by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination of mTOR inhibitors with calcium channel blockers increases risk of angioedema.

              • cobicistat

                cobicistat will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If coadministration necessary, consider reducing temsirolimus dose to 12.5 mg per week; after discontinuing cobicistat, allow one week washout period before increaing cobicistat dose to its original level

              • conivaptan

                conivaptan will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • cortisone

                cortisone will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • crizotinib

                crizotinib increases levels of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dose reduction may be needed for coadministered drugs that are predominantly metabolized by CYP3A.

              • cyclosporine

                cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dabrafenib

                dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • darifenacin

                darifenacin will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • darunavir

                darunavir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dasatinib

                dasatinib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • deferasirox

                deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dengue vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of dengue vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunosuppressive therapies (eg, irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, corticosteroids [greater than physiologic doses]) may reduce immune response to dengue vaccine.

              • denosumab

                temsirolimus, denosumab. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

              • dexamethasone

                dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • DHEA, herbal

                DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dichlorphenamide

                dichlorphenamide and temsirolimus both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                dichlorphenamide, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Both drugs can cause metabolic acidosis.

              • diltiazem

                diltiazem will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                diltiazem increases toxicity of temsirolimus by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination of mTOR inhibitors with calcium channel blockers increases risk of angioedema.

              • dronedarone

                dronedarone will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • duvelisib

                duvelisib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with duvelisib increases AUC of a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate which may increase the risk of toxicities of these drugs. Consider reducing the dose of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate and monitor for signs of toxicities of the coadministered sensitive CYP3A substrate.

              • echinacea

                temsirolimus increases and echinacea decreases immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • efavirenz

                efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • elacestrant

                elacestrant will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce dose of P-gp substrates per their Prescribing Information when minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening adverse reactions.

              • elagolix

                elagolix will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

                elagolix decreases levels of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

              • eliglustat

                eliglustat increases levels of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the P-gp substrate and titrate to clinical effect.

              • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

                elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP3A4 inhibitor; contraindicated with CYP3A4 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

              • enalapril

                enalapril, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

              • encorafenib

                encorafenib, temsirolimus. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

              • eslicarbazepine acetate

                eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • etravirine

                etravirine will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • fedratinib

                fedratinib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

              • felodipine

                felodipine increases toxicity of temsirolimus by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination of mTOR inhibitors with calcium channel blockers increases risk of angioedema.

              • finerenone

                temsirolimus will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor serum potassium during initiation and dosage adjustment of either finererone or weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. Adjust finererone dosage as needed.

              • fingolimod

                temsirolimus increases effects of fingolimod by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant therapy is expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression. Use caution when switching patients from long-acting therapies with immune effects. .

              • flibanserin

                temsirolimus will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased flibanserin adverse effects may occur if coadministered with multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • fluconazole

                fluconazole will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • fluvoxamine

                fluvoxamine will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • fosamprenavir

                fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • fosaprepitant

                fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • fosinopril

                fosinopril, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

              • fosphenytoin

                fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

                glecaprevir/pibrentasvir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • grapefruit

                grapefruit will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • griseofulvin

                griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • hydrocortisone

                hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • iloperidone

                iloperidone increases levels of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

              • indinavir

                indinavir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, recombinant

                temsirolimus decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immune response to vaccine may be decreased in immunocompromised individuals.

              • influenza virus vaccine trivalent, recombinant

                temsirolimus decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent, recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immune response to vaccine may be decreased in immunocompromised individuals.

              • isavuconazonium sulfate

                isavuconazonium sulfate will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • isoniazid

                isoniazid will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • isradipine

                isradipine increases toxicity of temsirolimus by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination of mTOR inhibitors with calcium channel blockers increases risk of angioedema.

              • istradefylline

                istradefylline will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

                istradefylline will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of P-gp substrates in clinical trials. Consider dose reduction of sensitive P-gp substrates.

              • ivacaftor

                ivacaftor increases levels of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Ivacaftor and its M1 metabolite has the potential to inhibit P-gp; may significantly increase systemic exposure to sensitive P-gp substrates with a narrow therapeutic index.

              • lapatinib

                lapatinib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lemborexant

                temsirolimus will increase the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lower nightly dose of lemborexant recommended if coadministered with weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. See drug monograph for specific dosage modification.

              • lenacapavir

                lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lencapavir may increase CYP3A4 substrates initiated within 9 months after last SC dose of lenacapavir, which may increase potential risk of adverse reactions of CYP3A4 substrates.

              • lisinopril

                lisinopril, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

              • lomitapide

                temsirolimus increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lomitapide dose should not exceed 30 mg/day.

                lomitapide increases levels of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing dose when used concomitantly with lomitapide.

              • lonafarnib

                lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lonafarnib is a weak P-gp inhibitor. Monitor for adverse reactions if coadministered with P-gp substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. Reduce P-gp substrate dose if needed.

              • lorlatinib

                lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lumefantrine

                lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • maitake

                temsirolimus increases and maitake decreases immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • marijuana

                marijuana will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • meningococcal group B vaccine

                temsirolimus decreases effects of meningococcal group B vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Individuals with altered immunocompetence may have reduced immune responses to the vaccine.

              • mercaptopurine

                mercaptopurine and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • metformin

                temsirolimus decreases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • methotrexate

                methotrexate and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Combination may increase risk of myelosuppression.

              • metronidazole

                metronidazole will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • miconazole vaginal

                miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • midazolam intranasal

                temsirolimus will increase the level or effect of midazolam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of mild CYP3A4 inhibitors with midazolam intranasal may cause higher midazolam systemic exposure, which may prolong sedation.

              • mifepristone

                mifepristone will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If coadministration necessary, consider reducing dose of temsirolimus to 12.5 mg/ week; allow a period of approximately 1 week after discontinuing mifepristone before increasing temsirolimus to original dose

              • mitotane

                mitotane decreases levels of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

              • moexipril

                moexipril, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

              • nafcillin

                nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nelfinavir

                nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nevirapine

                nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nicardipine

                nicardipine increases toxicity of temsirolimus by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination of mTOR inhibitors with calcium channel blockers increases risk of angioedema.

              • nifedipine

                nifedipine will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                nifedipine increases toxicity of temsirolimus by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination of mTOR inhibitors with calcium channel blockers increases risk of angioedema.

              • nilotinib

                nilotinib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nisoldipine

                nisoldipine increases toxicity of temsirolimus by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination of mTOR inhibitors with calcium channel blockers increases risk of angioedema.

              • ofatumumab SC

                ofatumumab SC, temsirolimus. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider the risk of additive immune system effects when coadministering immunosuppressive therapies with coadministration. When switching from therapies with immune effects, take into account the duration and mechanism of action of these therapies when initiating ofatumumab SC.

              • olaparib

                temsirolimus and olaparib both increase pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with other other myelosuppressive anticancer agents, including DNA damaging agents, may potentiate and prolongate the myelosuppressive toxicity.

              • oxcarbazepine

                oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pentobarbital

                pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • perindopril

                perindopril, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

              • phenobarbital

                phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • phenytoin

                phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • poliovirus vaccine inactivated

                temsirolimus decreases effects of poliovirus vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • ponatinib

                ponatinib increases levels of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • posaconazole

                posaconazole will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • primidone

                primidone will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • quinapril

                quinapril, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

              • quinupristin/dalfopristin

                quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ramipril

                ramipril, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

              • ribociclib

                ribociclib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • rifapentine

                rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ritonavir

                ritonavir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • rolapitant

                rolapitant will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Oral rolapitant (P-gp inhibitor) may increase plasma concentrations of P-gp substrates and may result in potential adverse reactions. Monitor possible adverse reactions if concomitant use of P-gp substrates and rolapitant can not be avoided.

              • rucaparib

                rucaparib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

              • rufinamide

                rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • sarecycline

                sarecycline will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for toxicities of P-gp substrates that may require dosage reduction when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

              • secobarbital

                secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • siltuximab

                siltuximab, temsirolimus. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: CYP450 activity in the liver is down regulated by infection and inflammation stimuli including cytokines (eg, IL-6); inhibition of IL-6 by siltuximab may restore CYP450 enzymatic activity; caution if coadministered with CYP substrates that have a narrow therapeutic index.

              • siponimod

                siponimod and temsirolimus both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution if coadministered because of additive immunosuppressive effects during such therapy and in the weeks following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, consider the half-life and mode of action of these drugs to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects.

              • sipuleucel-T

                temsirolimus decreases effects of sipuleucel-T by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • sofosbuvir/velpatasvir

                sofosbuvir/velpatasvir will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Velpatasvir inhibits P-gp. Closely monitor P-gp substrates, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic index. Modify dose if needed.

              • stiripentol

                stiripentol, temsirolimus. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

                stiripentol will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates, if adverse reactions are experienced when administered concomitantly with stiripentol.

              • tazemetostat

                tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                temsirolimus will increase the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tecovirimat

                tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

              • tinidazole

                temsirolimus will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • topiramate

                topiramate will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • trandolapril

                trandolapril, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

              • trastuzumab

                trastuzumab, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy.

              • trastuzumab deruxtecan

                trastuzumab deruxtecan, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy.

              • tucatinib

                tucatinib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider reducing the dosage of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

              • ustekinumab

                ustekinumab, temsirolimus. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Formation of CYP450 enzymes can be altered by increased levels of certain cytokines during chronic inflammation; thus, normalizing the formation of CYP450 enzymes. Upon initiation or discontinuation of ustekinumab in patients who are receiving concomitant CYP450 substrates, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic index, consider monitoring for therapeutic effect.

              • voclosporin

                voclosporin will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of voclosporin (a P-gp inhibitor) increases exposure and risk of adverse reactions of P-gp substrates. For certain P-gp substrates with a narrow therapeutic window, refer to prescribing information of these substrates for dosage modifications, if needed.

              • voriconazole

                voriconazole will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • zafirlukast

                zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • zoster vaccine recombinant

                temsirolimus decreases effects of zoster vaccine recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunosuppressive therapies may reduce the effectiveness of zoster vaccine recombinant.

              Minor (6)

              • acetazolamide

                acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • anastrozole

                anastrozole will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • cyclophosphamide

                cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • larotrectinib

                larotrectinib will increase the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • ruxolitinib

                temsirolimus will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • ruxolitinib topical

                temsirolimus will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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              Adverse Effects

              >10%

              Decreased hemoglobin (94%)

              Hyperglycemia (89%)

              Hypercholesterolemia (87%)

              Hypertriglyceridemia (83%)

              Increased alkaline phosphatase (68%)

              Increased serum creatinine (57%)

              Decreased lymphocyte count (53%)

              Asthenia (51%)

              Hypophosphatemia (49%)

              Rash (47%)

              Mucositis (41%)

              Decreased platelet count (40%)

              Increased AST/SGOT (38%)

              Nausea (37%)

              Edema (35%)

              Leukopenia (32%)

              Anorexia (32%)

              Anemia (>30%)

              Dyspnea (28%)

              Pain (28%)

              Hyperlipidemia (28%)

              Diarrhea (27%)

              Cough (26%)

              Pyrexia (24%)

              Abdominal pain (21%)

              Decreased potassium levels (21%)

              Back pain (20%)

              Constipation (20%)

              Dysguesia (20%)

              Infections (20%)

              Pruritus (19%)

              Urinary tract infection (15%)

              Vomiting (19%)

              Weight loss (19%)

              Decreased neutrophils (19%)

              Arthralgia (18%)

              Chest pain (16%)

              Headache (15%)

              Nail disorders (14%)

              Epistaxis (12%)

              Insomnia (12%))

              Pharyngitis (12%)

              Dry skin (11%)

              1-10%

              Rhinitis (10%)

              Acne (10%)

              Hypersensitivity reaction (9%)

              Pneumonia (8%)

              Increased total bilirubin (8%)

              Interstitial lung disease (2%)

              Bowel perforation (1%)

              Chills

              Depression

              Myalgia

              Post-marketing Reports

              Pancreatitis

              Cholecystitis

              Cholelithiasis

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              Warnings

              Contraindications

              Bilirubin > 1.5 times the upper limit of normal

              Cautions

              May increase risks of hypersensitivity reactions; hyperglycemia; hyperlipidemia; intracerebral hemorrhage (CNS tumor and/or on anticoagulants)

              To treat hypersensitivity reactions, stop therapy and treat with an antihistamine; therapy may be restarted at physician discretion at a slower rate

              Monitor for symptoms or radiographic changes of interstitial lung disease (ILD); if ILD suspected, discontinue therapy, and consider use of corticosteroids and/or antibiotics

              Infections may result from immunosuppression

              Bowel perforation may occur; evaluate fever, abdominal pain, bloody stools, and/or acute abdomen promptly

              Renal failure, sometimes fatal, has occurred; monitor renal function at baseline and while on therapy

              Due to abnormal wound healing, use caution in perioperative period

              Elderly patients may be more likely to experience certain adverse reactions, including diarrhea, edema and pneumonia

              Monitor throughout the infusion and appropriate supportive care should be available; interrupt infusion in all patients with severe infusion reactions and administer medical therapy

              Interstitial lung disease reported, some resulting in death; prescribing information recommends baseline radiographic assessment by lung CT or chest radiograph prior to initiation

              Avoid pregnancy during and for 3 months post-treatment

              Consider dose modification if used concurrently with CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers

              Proteinuria (including cases of nephrotic syndrome) has occurred; monitor urine protein prior to start of therapy and periodically thereafter; discontinue therapy in patients who develop nephrotic syndrome

              Avoid grapefruit juice

              May decrease effects of live vaccinations

              Angioedema reported in patients taking mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors in combination with ramipril and/or amlodipine; monitor patients for signs and symptoms of angioedema when temsirolimus is given concomitantly with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, ramipril) or calcium channel blockers (CCB; eg, amlodipine)

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              Pregnancy & Lactation

              Pregnancy

              Can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women based on animal studies and the mechanism of action

              Animal studies

              • Reproductive studies in animals have demonstrated that temsirolimus showed embryo/fetotoxicity in rats and rabbits at human sub-therapeutic exposures
              • Toxicities included reduced fetal weight and reduced ossifications, and in rabbits included reduced fetal weight, omphalocele, bifurcated sternebrae, notched ribs, and incomplete ossifications

              Contraception

              • Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after last dose
              • Females should not be pregnant or become pregnant while receiving temsirolimus
              • Females of reproductive potential are recommended to use highly effective contraception methods during treatment and for 12 weeks after treatment has been stopped
              • Advise males with partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after last dose

              Infertility

              • Based on findings in animal fertility studies, male and female fertility may be compromised by therapy; not known if effects on fertility in animal studies were reversible

              Lactation

              Data are not available regarding the presence in human milk, the effects on breastfed infants, or the effects on milk production

              Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, and because of the potential for adverse reactions in nursing infants from temsirolimus, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother

              Pregnancy Categories

              A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

              B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

              C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

              D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

              X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

              NA: Information not available.

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              Pharmacology

              Mechanism of Action

              Kinase inhibitor, converted to its active metabolite sirolimus that inhibits mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) which in turn may reduce activity/levels of several growth factors and kinases

              Pharmacokinetics

              Peak plasma: (25 mg dose) 585 ng/mL

              Peak plasma time: At end of infusion (temsirolimus); 0.5-2 hr after infusion (sirolimus)

              Vdss: 172 L

              Metabolism: Liver; via CYP3A4 to active metabolite sirolimus and several other metabolites

              Excretion: Feces (78%); urine (<5%)

              Half-life: 17 hr (temsirolimus); 55 hr (sirulimus)

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              Administration

              IV Preparation

              Inject 1.8 mL of supplied diluent to the vial (25 mg/mL). Drug vial contains an overfill of 0.2 mL (30 mg/1.2 mL). So final drug concentration=10 mg/mL for a total volume of 3 mL

              Solution should be clear to slightly turbid, colorless to yellow, and free from visual particulates

              Diluted solution is stable for up to 24 hr at controlled room temp

              Withdraw required amount of drug from the 10 mg/mL drug solution and inject rapidly into a 250 mL NS bag/bottle (glass, polyolefin, or polyethylene)

              Mix admixture by inversion of bag or bottle. Avoid excessive shaking as this may cause foaming

              IV Administration

              Use non-DEHP containers and administration sets only

              An in-line polyethersulfone filter with a pore size of not greater than 5 microns is recommended

              Infuse over 30-60 min. Use of infusion pump preferred

              Administration of final diluted infusion solution should be completed within 6 hr from the time diluted drug solution is added to NS

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              BRAND FORM. UNIT PRICE PILL IMAGE
              temsirolimus intravenous
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              30 mg/3 mL (10 mg/mL) (first) vial
              temsirolimus intravenous
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              30 mg/3 mL (10 mg/mL) (first) vial
              Torisel intravenous
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              30 mg/3 mL (10 mg/mL) (first) vial

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              Patient Handout

              Patient Education
              temsirolimus intravenous

              TEMSIROLIMUS - INJECTION

              (tem-sir-oh-LEE-muss)

              COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Torisel

              USES: This medication is used to treat kidney cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

              HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a vein by a health care professional. It is usually given once a week (over 30 to 60 minutes) or as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition, interacting drugs, and response to treatment.Your doctor may direct you to receive another medication (such as diphenhydramine) before the injection to help prevent side effects (infusion reactions).Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, mark the days on the calendar when you need to receive the medication.

              SIDE EFFECTS: Pain/sores in the mouth or throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, changes in taste, weakness, and loss of appetite may occur. If these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.People using this medication may have serious side effects. However, you have been prescribed this drug because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: flushing, slow wound healing, swelling ankles/feet, eye redness/itching, easy bruising/bleeding, unusual tiredness, muscle cramps, fast/pounding heartbeat, pain/redness/swelling of arms or legs, missed/heavy/painful periods.This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills, cough).Temsirolimus may cause your cholesterol/triglycerides or blood sugar to increase. You may be required to have your cholesterol/triglycerides or blood sugar checked periodically. You may need medication to control your cholesterol/triglycerides or blood sugar. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience symptoms of high blood sugar, including increased thirst/hunger, frequent urination.This medication can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) lung, kidney, or intestinal problems. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any symptoms of lung, kidney, or intestinal problems, including: shortness of breath, rapid breathing, cough, change in the amount of urine, frothy urine, severe abdominal pain, black/bloody stool.This drug increases the risk of a possibly fatal brain infection (PML - progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy). Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms: clumsiness, sudden change in your thinking (such as confusion, difficulty concentrating), difficulty moving muscles, seizure, difficulty speaking.Rarely, a very serious allergic reaction to this drug might occur, especially while your dose is being given (infusion reaction). Get medical help right away if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash/flushing, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, chest pain, trouble breathing.Temsirolimus can commonly cause a mild rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction. Get medical help right away if you develop any rash.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

              PRECAUTIONS: Before receiving temsirolimus, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to sirolimus; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes, high cholesterol/triglyceride levels, liver disease, kidney disease, recent/current infections or wounds, recent surgery, brain cancer.Temsirolimus can make you more likely to get infections or may make current infections worse. Stay away from anyone who has an infection that may easily spread (such as chickenpox, COVID-19, measles, flu). Talk to your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.Tell your health care professional that you are using temsirolimus before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose).Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Pain or sores in the mouth and throat may occur. Brush your teeth gently/carefully, avoid using mouthwash that contains alcohol, and rinse your mouth frequently with cool water mixed with baking soda or salt. It may also be best to eat soft, moist foods.Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using temsirolimus. Temsirolimus may harm an unborn baby. Men and women using this medication should ask about reliable forms of birth control during treatment and for at least 3 months after the last dose. If you or your partner becomes pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication.It is not known if this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug and for 3 weeks after stopping treatment is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

              DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include: ACE inhibitors (such as benazepril, lisinopril), "blood thinners" (such as warfarin, enoxaparin), other drugs that weaken the immune system/increase the risk of infection (such as cyclosporine, natalizumab, rituximab, tacrolimus), sunitinib.Other medications can affect the removal of temsirolimus from your body, which may affect how temsirolimus works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole), enzalutamide, macrolide antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin), mifepristone, HIV protease inhibitors (such as indinavir), rifamycins (such as rifampin, rifabutin), ritonavir, St. John's wort, among others.Temsirolimus is very similar to sirolimus. Do not use medications containing sirolimus while using temsirolimus.

              OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: seizures, mental/mood changes, trouble breathing.

              NOTES: Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, cholesterol/triglyceride levels, blood glucose levels, liver/kidney function, chest X-ray, urine tests) should be done before you start using this medication and while you are using it. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

              MISSED DOSE: It is important to get each dose of this medication as scheduled. If you miss a dose, ask your doctor or pharmacist right away for a new dosing schedule.

              STORAGE: Not applicable. This medication is given in a clinic and will not be stored at home.

              MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-888-633-4298 (US) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

              Information last revised March 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

              IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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              FormularyPatient Discounts

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              The above information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Individual plans may vary and formulary information changes. Contact the applicable plan provider for the most current information.

              Tier Description
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