Warnings


What may interact with TABRECTA?

-Caffeine
-Certain antibiotics, such as clarithromycin
-Certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-Certain medications for fungal infections, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole
-Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-Digoxin
-Grapefruit juice
-Rosuvastatin
-St. John's Wort

What should I tell my health care provider before I take TABRECTA

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Liver disease
-Lung or breathing disease, such as asthma or COPD
-Pancreatic disease
-An unusual or allergic reaction to capmatinib, other medications, foods, dyes or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using TABRECTA?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may be some time before you see the benefit from this medication.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medication.
This medication can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps, tanning beds, or tanning booths.
Talk to your care team if you or your partner may be pregnant. Serious birth defects may occur if you take this medication during pregnancy and for 1 week after the last dose
Do not breastfeed while taking this medication and for 1 week after the last dose.

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). Keep this medication in the original container. Protect from moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Do not throw out the packet in the container. It keeps the medication dry. Get rid of any unused medication 6 weeks after opening.
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, empty 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.