PANOBINOSTAT - ORAL
PHONETIC PRONUNCIATION: (PAN-oh-BIN-oh-stat)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Farydak
GENERIC NAME(S): panobinostat lactate
Uses
USES: Panobinostat is used along with other medications to treat multiple myeloma. It is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
How to use PANOBINOSTAT - ORAL
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking panobinostat 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. It is usually taken once every other day for 3 doses each week for the first 2 weeks, then stopped for 1 week. This is one cycle of treatment. Continue taking the medication this way as directed by your doctor. Swallow the capsules whole with a cup of water. Do not crush, chew, or open the capsules. If you vomit after taking the medication, do not take another dose of the medication that day. Take the next dose at the usual time. Avoid getting the powder in the capsule onto your skin or into your eyes. If the powder does get onto the skin, wash the area with water and soap. If the powder gets into the eyes, flush the eyes with plenty of water. The dosage is based on your medical condition, laboratory tests, 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). Your doctor may stop your medication for a while if you get any side effects. Talk to your doctor for more details. Avoid eating grapefruit, star fruit, or pomegranate or drinking grapefruit or pomegranate juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. These fruits can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time on the days you are scheduled to take the medication. It may help to mark your calendar with a reminder. 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 powder from the capsules.
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Faq for PANOBINOSTAT - ORAL
Panobinostat - Oral is used to treat a certain type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma. It may be used in combination with other medications.
Panobinostat - Oral belongs to a class of drugs known as histone deacetylase inhibitors. It works by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow and divide.
Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, and low blood platelet count. Other side effects may include fever, cough, headache, and sweating.
Panobinostat - Oral comes in the form of capsules and is usually taken once a day with food. Follow your doctor's instructions and use the medication exactly as prescribed.
Panobinostat - Oral may increase the risk of serious infections, liver problems, and bleeding. It may also cause fetal harm, so it should not be used during pregnancy. It is important to discuss all your medical conditions and medications with your doctor before starting Panobinostat - Oral.
Panobinostat - Oral may interact with certain medications, including other cancer drugs, antibiotics, antifungal drugs, and HIV medications. Inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking to avoid any potential interactions.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember on the same day. If it is already more than 12 hours since your missed dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.
The effects of Panobinostat - Oral may vary from person to person. Your doctor will monitor your condition and guide you on how long to continue taking the medication.
The safety and effectiveness of Panobinostat - Oral have not been established in children. It is primarily used in adult patients with multiple myeloma.
Warning
WARNING: Panobinostat can cause diarrhea which may become very severe. Tell your doctor right away if you get diarrhea or have abdominal/stomach pain or cramping. Your doctor may need to prescribe medication to stop the diarrhea or stop panobinostat until your diarrhea gets better. Talk to your doctor for more details. Panobinostat can cause very serious (possibly fatal) heart problems (such as heart attack, irregular heartbeat). Your risk of irregular heartbeat may be increased due to high or low blood mineral levels. Your doctor will monitor your medical and laboratory tests very closely while you are taking this medication. Get medical help right away if you have any signs of heart problems, including: chest/jaw/left arm pain, fast/slow//irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting (see also Precautions section).
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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.
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