Qinlock may affect fertility in males which may affect the ability to have children. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.
Qinlock and certain other medicines can affect each other causing side effects or affect how ripretinib works. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
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.
Before taking this medicine
You may not be able to use Qinlock if you have untreated or uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure).
To make sure Qinlock is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
high blood pressure;
heart problems; or
if you have recently had surgery or plan to have surgery.
Using Qinlock may increase your risk of developing skin cancer. Your skin may need to be checked while you are using this medicine. Ask your doctor about skin symptoms to watch for.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Both men and women using this medicine should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Ripretinib can harm an unborn baby if the mother or father is using this medicine.
Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 1 week after your last dose. Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using Qinlock.
This medicine may affect fertility (ability to have children) in men. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because ripretinib can harm an unborn baby.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
Qinlock is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Qinlock?
Take Qinlock exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Take the medicine at the same time each day, with or without food.
If you vomit shortly after taking Qinlock, do not take another dose. Wait until your next scheduled dose time to take the medicine again.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your heart function may also need to be checked.
If you need surgery, tell your surgeon you currently use this medicine. You may need to stop for a short time.
Do not change your dose or stop taking Qinlock without your doctor's advice.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the tablets in their original container, along with the packet or canister of moisture-absorbing preservative.
