Inlyta
Warnings
What may interact with INLYTA?
-Bosentan
-Certain antibiotics, such as clarithromycin, nafcillin, telithromycin
-Certain antivirals for HIV or AIDS, such as atazanavir, efavirenz, etravirine, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir
-Certain medications for fungal infections, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole
-Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-Certain medications for tuberculosis, such as rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine
-Dexamethasone
-Grapefruit juice
-Modafinil
-Nefazodone
-St. John's wort
What should I tell my health care provider before I take INLYTA
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Bleeding disorder
-Brain tumor
-Having or recent surgery
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure
-History of blood clots
-Liver disease
-Stomach or intestine problems
-Thyroid disease
-An unusual or allergic reaction to axitinib, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-If you or your partner are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using INLYTA?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may be some time before you see the benefit from this medication.
This medication may make you feel generally unwell. This is not uncommon as chemotherapy can affect healthy cells as well as cancer cells. Report any side effects. Continue your course of treatment even though you feel ill unless your care team tells you to stop.
Before having surgery, talk to your care team to make sure it is ok. This medication can increase the risk of poor healing of your surgical site or wound. You will need to stop this medication for 2 days before surgery. After surgery, wait at least 2 weeks before restarting this medication. Make sure the surgical site or wound is healed enough before restarting this medication. Talk to your care team if questions.
Be careful brushing or flossing your teeth or using a toothpick because you may get an infection or bleed more easily. If you have any dental work done, tell your dentist you are receiving this medication.
Talk to your care team if you or your partner may be pregnant. Serious birth defects can occur if you take this medication during pregnancy and for 1 week after the last dose. You will need a negative pregnancy test before starting this medication. Contraception is recommended while taking this medication and for 1 week after the last dose. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you.
If your partner can get pregnant, use a condom during sex while taking this medication and for 1 week after the last dose.
Do not breastfeed while taking this medication and for 2 weeks after stopping therapy.
This medication may cause infertility. Talk to your care team if you are concerned about your fertility.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, take the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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