Afinitor and Apadaz

• Generic Name: everolimus
• Dosage Forms: tablet, tablet for oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Afinitor, Afinitor Disperz, Zortress

Afinitor (everolimus) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body.

Afinitor is used to treat certain types of kidney cancer, breast cancer, or brain tumor. It is also used to treat certain types of advanced or progressive tumors of the stomach, intestines, or pancreas.

Afinitor is also used to treat certain types of seizures or non-cancerous (benign) tumors of the brain or kidney in people with a genetic condition called tuberous sclerosis complex.

This medication guide provides information about the Afinitor brand of everolimus. Zortress is another brand of everolimus used to prevent organ rejection after a kidney transplant.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / benzhydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Apadaz

Apadaz contains a combination of acetaminophen and benzhydrocodone. Benzhydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of benzhydrocodone.

Apadaz is used for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe pain.

Apadaz may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.