Ninlaro
Ixazomib Citrate
What is Ninlaro used for?
This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer (multiple myeloma). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
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Ninlaro Frequently Asked Questions
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking ixazomib and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food as directed by your doctor, usually once a week for 3 weeks, then stopping the medication for 1 week. This is one cycle of treatment. Keep taking the medication this way as directed by your doctor. Swallow the medication whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or open the capsules.
If you vomit after taking a dose, do not take another dose at that time. Take your next dose at the regular time.
The dosage is based on your medical condition, lab tests, and response to treatment.
Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time and day of the week on the weeks you take the medication.
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 side effects will increase.
If a capsule breaks, avoid skin and eye contact with the contents of the capsule. If the contents of the capsule get on the skin, wash the area with plenty of water and soap. If the contents of the capsule get in the eyes, flush the eyes with plenty of water.
Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication.
Before taking ixazomib, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease.
This drug may cause blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs clear vision until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while taking ixazomib. Ixazomib may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you start this medication. Men and women using this medication should ask about reliable forms of birth control during treatment and for 90 days after the last dose. Women should also ask about using additional reliable forms of non-hormonal birth control (such as condoms, diaphragm with spermicide) if they are using hormonal birth control (such as birth control pills). If you or your partner becomes pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication.
It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breastfeeding is not recommended while using this drug and for 90 days after the last dose. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
