Both men and women using Rydapt should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Midostaurin can harm an unborn baby if the mother or father is using this medicine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Rydapt if you are allergic to midostaurin.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
lung disease or breathing problems.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Midostaurin can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if the mother or the father is using Rydapt.
If you are a woman, do not use midostaurin if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 4 months after your last dose. If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of midostaurin on the baby.
If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 4 months after your last dose.
Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using Rydapt.
Rydapt may affect fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because midostaurin can harm an unborn baby.
You should not breastfeed while using Rydapt and for at least 4 months after your last dose.
Rydapt is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Rydapt?
Take Rydapt exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will perform a test to make sure Rydapt is the right treatment for your condition.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Rydapt is usually taken 2 times per day (once every 12 hours) with food.
Take your doses at regular intervals to keep a steady amount of the drug in your body at all times.
You may be given medication to prevent nausea or vomiting while you are taking this medicine.
If you vomit shortly after taking Rydapt, do not take another dose. Wait until your next scheduled dose time to take the medicine again.
Do not crush or open a Rydapt capsule.
You may need frequent blood tests (every 1 to 4 weeks). Rydapt is usually given until your body no longer responds to the medication.
Use all medications as directed by your doctor. Read the instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.
Store the capsules in the original container at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
