Temsirolimus

Generic name: temsirolimus [ TEM-sir-OH-li-mus ]
Brand name: Torisel
Dosage form: intravenous solution (25 mg/mL)
Drug class:MTOR inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 21, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is temsirolimus?

Temsirolimus is used to treat cancer of the kidneys, also called renal cell carcinoma.

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

Warnings

You should not use temsirolimus if you have severe liver disease.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use temsirolimus if you have severe liver disease.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• liver disease;

• kidney disease;

• high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);

• diabetes;

• a head injury or brain tumor; or

• an allergy to temsirolimus or sirolimus (Rapamune).

Both men and women using temsirolimus should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Temsirolimus can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if the mother or father is using this medicine.

Keep using birth control for at least 3 months after your last dose of temsirolimus. Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using temsirolimus.

This medicine may affect fertility (abil...