Quizartinib is used to treat acute myeloid leukemia
(AML). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer
cells.
Read the Medication Guide and Warning Card provided by
your pharmacist before you start taking quizartinib and each time you get a
refill. Carry the Warning Card with you at all times. 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. Swallow the tablets whole. Do
not crush, chew, or split the tablets.
The dosage is based on your medical condition, response
to treatment, lab tests, 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).
Do not increase your dose or take 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.
If you vomit after taking a dose, do not take another
dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to
catch up.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit
from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each
day.
See also Warning section.
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, mouth sores,
decreased appetite, headache, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of
these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist
promptly.
Remember that this medication has been prescribed
because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the
risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious
side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side
effects, including:
- unusual tiredness
- pale skin
- easy bruising/bleeding
This medication may lower your ability to fight
infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal)
infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away
if you have any signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go
away, fever, chills).
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a
serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at
1-866-234-2345.
See also Warning section.
Before taking quizartinib, 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.
Quizartinib can make you more likely to get infections
or may make current infections worse. Stay away from anyone who has an
infection that may easily spread (such as chickenpox, COVID-19, measles,
flu). Talk to your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for
more details.
Tell your health care professional that you are using
quizartinib before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Avoid contact
with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine
inhaled through the nose).
To lower the chance of getting cut, bruised, or injured,
use caution with sharp objects like razors and nail cutters, and avoid
activities such as contact sports.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about
all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription
drugs, and herbal products).
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects
of this drug, especially QT prolongation. See also Warning
section.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using quizartinib.
Quizartinib may harm an unborn baby. Women using this medication should ask
about the use of reliable forms of birth control during treatment and for 7
months after the last dose. Men using this medication should ask about the
use of reliable forms of birth control during treatment and for 4 months
after the last dose. 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 medication passes into breast
milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breastfeeding is not
recommended while using this medication and for some time after the last
dose. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work
or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not
contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you
use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and
share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the
dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Other medications can affect the removal of quizartinib
from your body, which may affect how quizartinib works. Examples include
apalutamide, bosentan, enzalutamide, levoketoconazole, lumacaftor,
mitotane, nafcillin, rifamycins (such as rifampin, rifapentine), St. John's
wort, drugs used to treat seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin),
among others.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such
as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison
control center right away. US residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada
residents can call 1-844-764-7669.
Do not share this medication with others.
Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney/liver function,
blood mineral levels, EKG) should be done before you start taking this
medication and while you are taking it. Keep all medical and lab
appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember on
the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed
dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to
catch up.
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and
pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them
into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when
it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste
disposal company.