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tebentafusp
What is the most important information I should know about tebentafusp?
What is the most important information I should know about tebentafusp?
Tell your medical caregivers if you have signs of cytokine release syndrome (CRS), a serious side effect: fever, chills, trouble breathing, confusion, severe vomiting or diarrhea, fast or irregular heartbeats, feeling light-headed or very tired.
What is tebentafusp?
What is tebentafusp?
Tebentafusp is used to treat adults with a type of cancer in the eye called uveal melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread.
Your doctor will make sure you have the correct tumor type to be treated with tebentafusp.
Tebentafusp may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving tebentafusp?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving tebentafusp?
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
May harm an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control while using tebentafusp and for at least 1 week after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
How is tebentafusp given?
How is tebentafusp given?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Tebentafusp is injected into a vein by a healthcare provider for 15 to 20 minutes. This medicine is usually given every week.
You will be under observation for at least 16 hours following the first three treatments and for at least 30 minutes after future treatments.
Your treatment may be delayed or permanently discontinued if you have certain side effects.
You will need blood tests to check your liver function before you start tebentafusp and during treatment with this medicine.
What happens if I miss a dose?
What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your tebentafusp injection.
What happens if I overdose?
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while receiving tebentafusp?
What should I avoid while receiving tebentafusp?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
What are the possible side effects of tebentafusp?
What are the possible side effects of tebentafusp?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your medical caregivers if you have signs of cytokine release syndrome (CRS), a serious side effect: fever, chills, trouble breathing, confusion, severe vomiting or diarrhea, fast or irregular heartbeats, feeling light-headed or very tired.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- rash, itching, or skin swelling that will not go away; or
- symptoms of liver problems --right-sided stomach pain or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
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.
Common side effects may include:
- fever, chills, trouble breathing, confusion, severe vomiting or diarrhea, fast or irregular heartbeats, tiredness;
- feeling dizzy or light-headed;
- nausea, stomach pain;
- rash, itching, dry skin;
- headache;
- swelling; or
- abnormal liver function tests.
What other drugs will affect tebentafusp?
What other drugs will affect tebentafusp?
Other drugs may affect tebentafusp, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Where can I get more information?
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about tebentafusp.
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