Warnings


What may interact with Tegsedi?

This medicine may interact with the following medications:

-adenosine
-aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
-certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, dalteparin, apixaban, dabigatran, and rivaroxaban
-cisplatin
-clopidogrel
-cyclosporine
-diuretics
-medicines for infection like acyclovir, adefovir, amphotericin B, bacitracin, cidofovir, foscarnet, ganciclovir, gentamicin, pentamidine, vancomycin
-NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-pamidronate
-prasugrel
-ticagrelor
-ticlopidine
-zoledronic acid

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Tegsedi?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-kidney disease
-low blood counts, like low white cell, platelet, or red cell counts
-an unusual or allergic reaction to inotersen, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Tegsedi?

Tell your healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

You should make sure you get enough vitamin A while you are taking this medicine. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your healthcare professional.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

You will be instructed on how to store this medicine. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date on the label.