Prescription
Immunosuppressant / mTOR inhibitor
Everolimus
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Everolimus is a medicine that works by weakening the body's immune system to prevent it from attacking a transplanted organ, or by slowing down the growth of cancer cells. It is sold in Nigeria under the brand name Certican.
What is it used for?
Prevention of organ rejection after kidney or heart transplantcertain types of kidney cancercertain breast cancersbrain tumours (subependymal giant cell astrocytoma)pancreatic tumours
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.