Augtyro
Repotrectinib
What is Augtyro used for?
This medication is used to treat cancer. Repotrectinib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors.
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Augtyro Frequently Asked Questions
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking repotrectinib and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice a day. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to take this medication once a day when starting this medication, and then increase to twice a day. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
Swallow the capsules whole. Do not open, crush, chew, or dissolve the capsules. Do not take capsules that look broken or cracked.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.
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.
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
If you vomit your dose of repotrectinib, do not take another dose. Take your next dose at your regular scheduled time. Do not take two doses at the same time.
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.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.