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Table 2 List of adverse events lead to discontinuation of Rapamune

From: Safety and efficacy of Rapamune® (Sirolimus) in kidney transplant recipients: results of a prospective post-marketing surveillance study in Korea

Systemic organ class and preferred terma

Total (N = 209)

Number of Subjects (%)

Number of Adverse Events

Resistance mechanism disorders

 Infection susceptibility increased

1 (0.48)

1

 Polyomavirus infection

1 (0.48)

1

Gastro-intestinal system disorders

 Diarrhoea

5 (2.39)

5

 Stomatitis

3 (1.44)

3

 Stomatitis ulcerative

1 (0.48)

1

 Abdominal pain

2 (0.96)

2

 Nausea

1 (0.48)

1

Urinary system disorders

 Azotaemia

6 (2.87)

6

 Albuminuria

1 (0.48)

1

 Oliguria

1 (0.48)

1

Skin and appendages disorders

 Acne

1 (0.48)

1

 Rash

1 (0.48)

1

 Rash erythematous

2 (0.96)

2

 Dermatitis

1 (0.48)

1

Metabolic and nutritional disorders

 Diabetes mellitus

1 (0.48)

1

 Diabetes mellitus aggravated

1 (0.48)

1

 Plasma osmolality increased

1 (0.48)

1

Body as a whole– general disorders

 Edema peripheral

1 (0.48)

1

 Face edema

2 (0.96)

2

 Anaphylactic reaction

1 (0.48)

1

Liver and biliary system disorders

 Hepatic function abnormal

1 (0.48)

1

 Cholangitis

1 (0.48)

1

Musculo-skeletal system disorders

 Avascular necrosis bone

1 (0.48)

1

Secondary terms – events

 Transplant rejection

2 (0.96)

2

Respiratory system disorders

 Coughing (≥ 4 weeks)

1 (0.48)

1

White cell and RES disorders

 Leucopenia

1 (0.48)

1

  1. aAdverse drug reactions classified according to the World Health Organization Adverse Reaction Terminology (WHO-ART) version 092 coding dictionary