This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer
(lung and thyroid). Pralsetinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase
inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer
cells.
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from
your pharmacist before you start using pralsetinib and each time you get a
refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or
pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach as
directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Do not eat food for at least 2
hours before and at least 1 hour after taking pralsetinib.
The dosage is based on your medical condition, response
to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your
doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including
prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). If you
have certain side effects, your doctor may adjust your dose or stop
treatment for some time.
Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or
for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and
your risk of serious side effects will increase.
Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit
from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each
day.
If you vomit after taking a dose, do not take another
dose. Take your next dose at your regular time the next
day.
Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and
lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become
pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from the
capsules.
Tiredness, constipation or diarrhea, muscle/joint pain,
fever, or swelling in the hands/legs/face may occur. If any of these
effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist
promptly.
People using this medication may have serious side
effects. However, you have been prescribed this drug because your doctor
has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side
effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your
risk.
This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check
your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high.
Your doctor may control your blood pressure with
medication.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side
effects, including:
- easy bruising/bleeding
- slow wound healing
- new or worsening lung problems (such as shortness of breath,
cough)
- signs of liver problems (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't
stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark
urine)
Pralsetinib sometimes causes side effects due to the
rapid destruction of cancer cells (tumor lysis syndrome). To lower your
risk, your doctor may add a medication and tell you to drink plenty of
fluids. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms such
as:
- low back/side pain (flank pain)
- signs of kidney problems (such as painful urination,
pink/bloody urine, change in the amount of urine)
- muscle spasms/weakness
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a
serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at
1-866-234-2345.
Before taking pralsetinib, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic
reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more
details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or
pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- blood/bleeding problems
- high blood pressure
- liver problems
- lung or breathing problems other than lung cancer
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about
all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription
drugs, and herbal products).
This medication may cause wounds to heal slowly or
poorly. Your doctor or dentist may tell you to temporarily stop treatment
with this medication at least 5 days before surgery. Ask your doctor or
dentist for specific instructions about when to stop and when to restart
treatment with this medication. Tell your doctor/dentist right away if you
have wounds that are not healing well.
Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and
lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become
pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from the
tablets.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using pralsetinib.
Pralsetinib may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy
test before you start this medication. Women using this medication should
ask about reliable forms of non-hormonal birth control during treatment and
for 2 weeks after the last dose. Men using this medication should ask about
reliable forms of birth control during treatment and for 1 week after the
last dose. If you or your partner becomes pregnant, talk to your doctor
right away about the risks and benefits of this medication.
It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk.
Because of the possible risk to the infant, breastfeeding is not
recommended while using this drug and for 1 week after the last dose.
Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work
or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not
contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you
use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and
share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the
dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Other medications can affect the removal of pralsetinib
from your body, which may affect how pralsetinib works. Examples include
azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole), drugs used to treat
seizures (such as phenytoin, carbamazepine), St. John's wort, among
others.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such
as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison
control center right away. US residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada
residents can call 1-844-764-7669.
Do not share this medication with others.
Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood mineral levels,
kidney/liver function, complete blood counts) should be done before you
start taking this medication and while you are taking it. Keep all medical
and lab appointments.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If
you don't remember until the next day, skip the missed dose. Take your next
dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch
up.
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and
pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them
into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when
it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste
disposal company.