Rapamycin for Longevity?

The anti-rejection drug rapamycin has been shown in mice and other mammals to reverse cellular damage caused by aging to extend healthy life by up to 20%. This has caused massive off-label prescribing and use of rapamycin in humans as an anti-aging drug.  The GameChangerWhat do you tell patients about the evidence-based use of rapamycin for anti-aging? HostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health Referencehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/15/rapamycin-longevity-drug/https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(23)00258-1/fulltext Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE Information Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Describe the mechanism of action of rapamycin and how it may reverse normal aging.2. Discuss the current state of evidence of rapamycin for this indication and its safety concerns.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-129-H01-PInitial release date: 03/25/2024Expiration date: 03/25/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram