Inrebic
Fedratinib Dihydrochloride
What is Inrebic used for?
This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer (myelofibrosis). Fedratinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
CHEMICAL NAME
DRUG TYPE
Inrebic Prices
Searching for the lowest prices
Inrebic Frequently Asked Questions
Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking fedratinib 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 once daily. If you have nausea or vomiting, it may help to take this medication with a high-fat meal.
If you are unable to swallow the capsules, the capsules may be opened and the contents poured into a glass container. Mix with 6 ounces (180 milliliters) of room temperature liquid nutritional supplement and take the mixture within 2 hours. Throw away any unused mixed medication after 2 hours. Ask your pharmacist which brand of liquid nutritional supplement may be used to mix with this medication.
If you are giving this medication through a feeding tube, ask your health care professional for detailed instructions on how to properly mix and give it.
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).
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.
Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time 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.
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.