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Can temsirolimus cause a rash or itching?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, temsirolimus can cause rash and itching (pruritus), both listed as very common adverse reactions in clinical trials involving patients with renal cell carcinoma or mantle cell lymphoma.

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TORISEL 30 mg concentrate and solvent for solution for infusionPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 33Document updated 23 July 2024

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