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    • TEMSIROLIMUS (Generic for TORISEL)

TEMSIROLIMUS (TEM sir OH li mus) treats kidney cancer. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.


TEMSIROLIMUS (Generic for TORISEL) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Temsirolimus 25mg/1mL, Solution for injection

    Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during temsirolimus treatment due to the risk for increased temsirolimus exposure and adverse reactions. Temsirolimus is a CYP3A substrate and grapefruit juice is a CYP3A inhibitor.

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