ceritinib

What is the most important information I should know about ceritinib?

Tell your doctor if you have severe or ongoing stomach symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain).

What is ceritinib?

Ceritinib is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Ceritinib is used only if your cancer has a specific genetic marker. Your doctor will test you for this gene.

Ceritinib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ceritinib?

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart problems;
• long QT syndrome (in you or a family member);
• an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood);
• a pancreas disorder;
• diabetes or high blood sugar; or
• liver disease.

• If you are a woman, do not use ceritinib if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose.
• If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 3 months after your last dose.
• Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using ceritinib.

How should I take ceritinib?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

If you vomit shortly after taking ceritinib, do not take another dose. Wait until your next scheduled dose time to take the medicine again.

You may be given medication to prevent nausea or vomiting while you are receiving ceritinib.

You may need frequent medical tests to be sure this medicine is not causing harmful effects. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results.

Ceritinib is usually given until your body no longer responds to the medication.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if your next dose is due in less than 12 hours. Do not use two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

What should I avoid while taking ceritinib?

Grapefruit may interact with ceritinib and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid the use of grapefruit products.

What are the possible side effects of ceritinib?

• severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back;
• slow heartbeats, weak pulse, weak or shallow breathing;
• sudden chest pain or discomfort, fever, dry cough or cough with mucus, feeling short of breath;
• fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness (like you might pass out);
• high blood sugar --increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, fruity breath odor, headaches, thinking problems, blurred vision, feeling tired; or
• high blood sugar --increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; o
• liver problems --right-sided-stomach pain, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, itching, easy bruising or bleeding, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Common side effects may include:

• stomach pain, loss of appetite;
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• feeling tired; or
• weight loss.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect ceritinib?

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

Many drugs can affect ceritinib. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about ceritinib.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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