🧾 Product Overview Table
| 🏷️ Parameter | 🔍 Details |
|---|---|
| 🧬 Active Ingredient | Sirolimus |
| 💊 Indication | Organ transplant rejection prophylaxis, LAM (off-label) |
| 🇺🇸 US Brand Equivalent | Rapamune |
| 🏭 Manufacturer | Biocon Limited, India |
| 📦 Packaging | 10 tablets per strip |
| 💊 Strength | 1 mg |
| 🚚 Delivery Time | 6 to 15 days (Ships globally: USA, UK, Australia) |
🧬 What is Rapacan (Sirolimus)?
Rapacan is a generic version of Sirolimus, an immunosuppressant drug manufactured by Biocon Limited. It is primarily used to prevent rejection in patients who have received kidney transplants. Sirolimus works by inhibiting T-cell activation and proliferation, which helps the body accept a transplanted organ.
Sirolimus is also used off-label for treating lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease, and has shown potential in certain autoimmune and dermatological conditions. Rapacan is recognized for its affordability and bioequivalence to Rapamune, the US brand.
Rapacan is a reliable and cost-effective choice for patients requiring long-term immunosuppression.
🎬 Video Resource: Understanding Sirolimus Therapy
Watch a detailed explainer on how Sirolimus helps in kidney transplantation and long-term graft survival.
🩺 Expert Commentary
Dr. Rehan Thomas, Transplant Nephrologist:
“Rapacan provides stable immunosuppression with a lower risk of nephrotoxicity compared to calcineurin inhibitors. It’s ideal for long-term kidney transplant care.”
💉 Dosage & Administration
| 💡 Indication | 💊 Recommended Dose | ⏱️ Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney Transplant Prophylaxis | 2–5 mg/day initially | Adjust based on trough levels |
| Maintenance Therapy | 1–4 mg/day | Monitor blood sirolimus levels |
| LAM (off-label) | 1–2 mg/day | Specialist-supervised dosing |
Always taken orally once daily. Requires regular monitoring of sirolimus blood levels.
⚠️ Side Effects, Storage & Precautions
- ❗ Common: Hyperlipidemia, anemia, mouth ulcers, delayed wound healing
- 🚨 Serious: Thrombocytopenia, interstitial lung disease, hepatic dysfunction
- ⚠️ Monitoring: Regular lipid panel, CBC, liver/kidney function, and drug level
- ❄️ Storage: Store below 25°C in a dry, protected place
Avoid live vaccines and contact with people who have infections.
🌍 Global Shipping & Availability
| 🌎 Country | 📦 Shipping Available | 💵 Price Estimate (10 tablets) | 📜 Prescription Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | ✅ Yes | $22–$30 | Yes |
| 🇬🇧 UK | ✅ Yes | £18–£25 | Yes |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | ✅ Yes | AUD 35–45 | Yes |
Delivery via certified Indian exporters with tracking.
🔗 Related Indian Alternatives (Internal Links)
| 💊 Product Name | 🏭 Manufacturer | 🔗 Link |
|---|---|---|
| Siromus 1mg | Zydus Cadila | Siromus 1mg |
| Siroboon 1mg | Neon Labs | Siroboon 1mg |
| Siropan 1mg | Panacea Biotec | Siropan 1mg |
| Rapacan 2mg | Biocon Limited | Rapacan 2mg |
| Tacloran 1mg | Biocon Limited | Tacloran 1mg |
📚 External Resources
🩺 Disclaimer
This guide is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult a specialist before using immunosuppressive therapy.


