Temsirolimus
- What is it for
Temsirolimus is an intravenous (injected into the vein) chemotherapy used for the treatment of certain types of cancer.
Temsirolimus
- Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
What side effects can
Temsirolimus
cause?
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
