l or snack that contains about 20 grams of fat, within 30 minutes before you take each dose of INCIVEK. Talk to your healthcare provider about examples of foods that you can eat that contain about 20 grams of fat. Always take INCIVEK with food.
If you miss a dose within 4 hours of when you usually take it, take your dose with food as soon as possible.
If you miss a dose and it is more than 4 hours after the time you usually take it, skip that dose only and take the next dose at your normal dosing schedule.
Do not stop taking INCIVEK unless your healthcare provider tells you to. If you think there is a reason to stop taking INCIVEK, talk to your healthcare provider before doing so.
If your healthcare provider tells you to stop taking INCIVEK, you should not start taking it again even if the reason for stopping goes away.
If you take too much INCIVEK or overdose, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
What are the possible side effects of INCIVEK?
INCIVEK may cause serious side effects including:
See "What is the most important information I should know about INCIVEK?"
Low red blood cell count (anemia), which can be severe. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms of anemia:
dizziness
shortness of breath
tiredness
weakness
Your healthcare provider will do blood tests regularly to check your red blood cell count during treatment. If your anemia is severe, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking INCIVEK. If INCIVEK is stopped for this reason, do not start taking it again.
Common side effects of INCIVEK in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin include:
itching
nausea
diarrhea
vomiting
anal or rectal problems, including:
hemorrhoids
discomfort or burning around or near the anus
itching around or near the anus
taste changes
tiredness
Tell your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of INCIVEK. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
You may also report side effects to Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated at 1-877-824-4281.
How should I store INCIVEK?
Store INCIVEK tablets at room temperature between 59ºF to 86ºF (15°C to 30°C).
Keep INCIVEK and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about INCIVEK
It is not known if treatment with INCIVEK will prevent you from infecting another person with the hepatitis C virus during treatment or if you do not respond to treatment.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use INCIVEK for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give INCIVEK to other people, even if they have the same symptoms or condition you have. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about INCIVEK. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about INCIVEK that is written for healthcare professionals.
For more information, go to www.incivek.com or call 1-877-824-4281.
What are the ingredients in INCIVEK?
Active ingredient: telaprevir
Inactive ingredi
