Vascepa and Rapamune drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) and Rapamune (sirolimus). Common drug interactions include gastroenteritis viral among females and renal failure among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Vascepa and Rapamune. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Vascepa?
Vascepa has active ingredients of icosapent ethyl. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 5,894 Vascepa users. Check the latest studies of Vascepa.
What is Rapamune?
Rapamune has active ingredients of sirolimus. It is often used in kidney transplant. eHealthMe is studying from 13,848 Rapamune users. Check the latest studies of Rapamune.
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12 people who take Vascepa and Rapamune together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Vascepa and Rapamune, by gender? *:
female:
- Gastroenteritis viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection)
- Pharyngitis streptococcal (inflammation of the pharynx caused by infection from. streptococcus)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Drug ineffective
- Pyrexia (fever)
male:
- Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
- Blood magnesium decreased
What are the common drug interactions of Vascepa and Rapamune, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
- Blood magnesium decreased
60+:
- Gastroenteritis viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection)
- Pharyngitis streptococcal (inflammation of the pharynx caused by infection from. streptococcus)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Drug ineffective
- Pyrexia (fever)
- Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 75.00%
- Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 8 people, 66.67%
- Hypovitaminosis (any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins): 1 person, 8.33%
- Diabetes: 1 person, 8.33%
- Depression: 1 person, 8.33%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on icosapent ethyl and sirolimus (the active ingredients of Vascepa and Rapamune, respectively), and Vascepa and Rapamune (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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