1. How long will I need to be on sirolimus?
Transplant patients must take sirolimus or or other immunosuppressants throughout their life. Talk to your doctor about the best choice for your condition. This choice may change over time.
2. Who orders sirolimus tests?
Sirolimus will usually be monitored by the doctor and transplant team that performed your surgery or by a doctor who has specific knowledge of transplantation and your condition.
3. Where are sirolimus tests performed?
Sirolimus tests may be performed in a local hospital laboratory but may also be sent to a reference laboratory. Because different laboratories use different methods, each laboratory will have different reference ranges. Your doctor will usually send your tests consistently to one laboratory for testing so that your levels can trend over time by the same testing method.
4. Should I tell my other health care providers that I am taking sirolimus?
Yes, this is important information for them, partially because of drug interactions and partially because of the immunosuppressive action of sirolimus. Sirolimus can affect your ability to heal, to get vaccinations, and may increase the risk of developing certain cancers (such as skin cancers and lymphoma).
