Klisyri

Generic name: Tirbanibulin Topical
Brand names: Klisyri
Drug class: Topical antineoplastics

Usage of Klisyri

Klisyri ointment is a microtubule inhibitor for use on the skin. Microtubules play a key role in cell division.

Klisyri ointment is used to treat actinic keratosis, a skin condition caused by damage from repeated exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun and/or indoor tanning.

Klisyri is used to treat actinic keratosis on the face or scalp.

Klisyri side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Klisyri: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

redness, swelling, flaking, scaling, peeling, or crusting of treated skin; or

blisters, pus, ulcers, or breakdown of your skin.

Common Klisyri side effects may include:

itching or pain where the medicine was applied.

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 Klisyri

Tell your doctor about all other medicines or treatments you are receiving to treat actinic keratosis. You may need to delay starting Klisyri until your skin has healed from other treatments.

Tell your doctor if you have other skin problems in the areas you will treat with this medicine.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Klisyri oitnment is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Klisyri

Usual Adult Dose for Actinic Keratosis:

Evenly cover up to 25 cm2 on the face or scalp once a day Comments: -Treat for 5 consecutive days using on single-dose pack per application. -For topical use only; not for oral or ophthalmic use. Use: For the topical treatment of actinic keratosis on the face or scalp

Warnings

Do not use Klisyri ointment in, around, or near your eyes, mouth or lips.

It is not known if Klisyri ointment is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Klisyri

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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