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  1. dm+d
  2. Refrigerated Storage
    1. Rapamune · Pfizer
  3. Lactation Safety Information

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Refrigerated Storage

RapamunePfizer

Pfizer
Rapamune
Oral solution, 1mg/mL

In the event of an inadvertent temperature excursion the following data may be used:

If necessary, the patient may store the bottles at room temperature up to 25°C for a short period of time (24 hours), and then put back in a refrigerator at 2-8°C and use the product within 30 days after opening the bottle.

Please refer to the manufacturer’s product literature for recommended storage information at https://www.medicines.org.uk

25 February 2022
London MI Service

Lactation Safety Information

Caution
See summary
Long half-life increases risk of accumulation in breastfed infants
Low levels anticipated in milk due to the drug's properties
May interfere with lactation
No published evidence of safety
Monitor infant plasma levels if there is a concern about toxicity
16 September 2020