Temsirolimus

Uses

Side Effects

Uses

What is Temsirolimus for?

Temsirolimus is an intravenous (injected into the vein) chemotherapy used for the treatment of certain types of cancer.

Side Effects

What are some common side effects of Temsirolimus?

Early side effects

Mild nausea and vomiting may occur
There are medications available, which may prevent or decrease these side effects. If you are given these medications, take them as directed.

Delayed side effects

A drop in the white blood cell counts may occur after treatment.
High cholesterol level
High sugar level
Mouth ulcers and/ or tenderness
Diarrhea or constipation
Muscle pain and weakness
Not being able to sleep

Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:

Fever of 38°C or higher
Diarrhea lasting longer than 24 hours
Unusual bleeding, bruising or black tarry stools
Any shortness of breath, chest pain

Disclaimers

Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.

This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.