Pasireotide and Zortress

• Generic Name: pasireotide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Signifor, Signifor LAR

Pasireotide is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin.

Pasireotide is used to treat Cushing's disease or acromegaly (endocrine disorders). Pasireotide is usually given after surgery or other treatments did not work or have stopped working.

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

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

Zortress (everolimus) lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader.

The Zortress brand of everolimus is used to prevent organ rejection after a kidney or liver transplant. Zortress is used together with cyclosporine, steroids, and other medications.

Afinitor is another brand of everolimus used to treat certain types of cancer. This medication guide provides information only about about Zortress.