How should I take ixazomib?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Your combination chemotherapy will be given in a 28-day treatment cycle. You will take ixazomib once per week on the same day of the week during the first 3 weeks of each cycle. Your other medicines may be taken daily or only once per week throughout the cycle.
If you've ever had chickenpox or shingles, taking ixazomib can cause this virus to become active again. You may be given antiviral medication to prevent shingles.
Carefully follow your doctor's dosing instructions for taking all your medications.
Take ixazomib at the same time each day on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Do not take your dexamethasone dose at the same time you take ixazomib. Dexamethasone should be taken with food and ixazomib should be taken without food.
Swallow the ixazomib capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it. Take with a full glass of water.
If you vomit shortly after taking ixazomib, do not take another dose. Wait until your next scheduled dose time to take the medicine again.
Do not use a broken ixazomib capsule. The medicine inside the capsule can be dangerous if it gets in your eyes or on your skin. If this happens, wash your skin with soap and water or rinse your eyes with water. Ask your pharmacist how to safely dispose of a broken pill.
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 of these tests.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Keep each capsule in the blister pack until you are ready to take a dose.