Afinitor Disperz and Solu-CORTEF injection

• Generic Name: everolimus
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Afinitor, Afinitor Disperz, Zortress

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

The Afinitor brand of everolimus is used to treat certain types of kidney cancer, breast cancer, or brain tumor. Afinitor 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.

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

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Solu-Cortef, Colocort, Cortenema, Cortifoam, Cortef

Solu-CORTEF is a steroid medicine that is used in the treatment of many different conditions, including allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, or lung disorders.

Solu-CORTEF is also used to replace steroids in people with adrenal insufficiency (decreased production of natural steroids by the adrenal glands).

Solu-CORTEF affects your immune system and is often used to treat certain blood cell disorders such as anemia (low red blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets).

Solu-CORTEF is also used in the treatment of certain cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

Solu-CORTEF may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.