SIROLIMUS (Sirolimus) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

SIROLIMUS

What is the Trade Name for SIROLIMUS?

Sirolimus

What are the Indications for SIROLIMUS?

• 1 INDICATIONS & USAGE ‚Ä¢ Sirolimus tablet is an mTOR inhibitor immunosuppressant indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in patients aged ‚â•13 years receiving renal transplants: o Patients at low-to moderate-immunologic risk: Use initially with cyclosporine (CsA) and corticosteroids. CsA withdrawal is recommended 2-4 months after transplantation ( 1.1 ). o Patients at high-immunologic risk: Use in combination with CsA and corticosteroids for the first 12 months following transplantation ( 1.1 ). Safety and efficacy of CsA withdrawal has not been established in high risk patients ( 1.1 , 1.2 , 14.3 ). 1.1 Prophylaxis of Organ Rejection in Renal Transplantation Sirolimus is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in patients aged 13 years or older receiving renal transplants. In patients at low-to moderate-immunologic risk , it is recommended that sirolimus tablets be used initially in a regimen with cyclosporine and corticosteroids; cyclosporine should be withdrawn 2 to 4 months after transplantation [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )]. In patients at high-immunologic risk (defined as Black recipients and/or repeat renal transplant recipients who lost a previous allograft for immunologic reason and/or patients with high panel-reactive antibodies [PRA; peak PRA level > 80%]), it is recommended that sirolimus tablets be used in combination with cyclosporine and corticosteroids for the first year following transplantation [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 ), Clinical Studies ( 14.3 )]. 1.2 Limitations of Use in Renal Transplantation Cyclosporine withdrawal has not been studied in patients with Banff Grade 3 acute rejection or vascular rejection prior to cyclosporine withdrawal, those who are dialysis-dependent, those with serum creatinine >4.5 mg/dL, Black patients, patients of multi-organ transplants, secondary transplants, or those with high levels of panel-reactive antibodies [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )]. In patients at high-immunologic risk , the safety and efficacy of sirolimus tablets used in combination with cyclosporine and corticosteroids has not been studied beyond one year; therefore after the first 12 months following transplantation, any adjustments to the immunosuppressive regimen should be considered on the basis of the clinical status of the patient [see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 )]. In pediatric patients , the safety and efficacy of sirolimus tablets have not been established in patients <13 years old, or in pediatric (<18 years) renal transplant patients considered at high-immunologic risk [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.5 ), Clinical Studies ( 14.6 )]. The safety and efficacy of de novo use of sirolimus tablets without cyclosporine have not been established in renal transplant patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )]. The safety and efficacy of conversion from calcineurin inhibitors to sirolimus tablets in maintenance renal transplant patients have not been established [see Clinical Studies ( 14.4 )].

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