Asciminib

Generic name: Asciminib
Brand names: Scemblix
Dosage form: oral tablet (20 mg; 40 mg)
Drug class: BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors

Usage of Asciminib

Asciminib is used in adults to treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

Asciminib is usually given after other treatments have failed.

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

Asciminib side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, rash; feeling dizzy or faint; fever; fast heartbeat; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Asciminib may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

heart problems--pain in your arms, legs, back, neck or jaw, numbness or weakness on one side of your body, problems with speech or vision, dizziness, headache, swelling in your ankles or feet, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath, severe stomach pain;

high blood pressure--severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears;

low blood cell counts--fever, chills, tiredness, flu-like symptoms, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet; or

pancreas problems--sudden stomach pain or discomfort, nausea, or vomiting.

Common side effects of asciminib may include:

cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat;

muscle, bone, or joint pain;

tiredness;

nausea, diarrhea;

rash; or

abnormal blood tests.

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.

Before taking Asciminib

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis); or

heart problems or blood clots.

You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.

It may be harder for you to get pregnant while you are using asciminib.

Asciminib may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control while you are using this medicine, and for at least 1 week after your last dose. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

You should not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.

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How to use Asciminib

Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia:

Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia I chronic phase (Ph+ CML-CP)Ph+ CML-CP Previously Treated with 2 or More TKIs (tyrosine kinase inhibitors):Recommended dose: 80 mg orally once a day OR 40 mg orally every 12 hours Duration of therapy: Continue as long as clinical benefit is observed or until unacceptable toxicity occurs Ph+ CML-CP with the T315I Mutation:Recommended dose:: 200 mg orally every 12 hoursComments:-This drug is approved under accelerated approval based on major molecular response; continued approval may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials -For recommended dosage modifications for the management of adverse reactions; see Dose Adjustments. Uses: -Treatment of Ph+ CML in CP, previously treated with 2 or more tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) -Treatment of Ph+ CML in CP with the T315I mutation

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What other drugs will affect Asciminib

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

Many drugs can affect asciminib. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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