h GILOTRIF and may sometimes be severe. Severe diarrhea can cause loss of body fluid (dehydration) and kidney problems that can sometimes lead to death. During your treatment with GILOTRIF, your doctor should prescribe medicines to treat diarrhea. Take this medicine exactly as your doctor tells you to. Tell your doctor if you have diarrhea. Get medical attention right away if your diarrhea does not go away or becomes severe.
skin reactions. GILOTRIF can cause redness, rash, and acne. It is important to get treatment for skin reactions as soon as you notice them. Take medicines to help skin reactions exactly as your doctor tells you to. Get medical attention right away if you develop severe skin reactions such as peeling or blistering of the skin.
lung or breathing problems. Tell your doctor right away if you have any new or worsening lung problems, or any combination of the following symptoms:
trouble breathing or shortness of breath
cough
fever
liver problems. Tell your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of a liver problem which may include:
yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes (jaundice)
dark or brown (tea colored) urine
pain on the upper right side of your stomach area (abdomen)
bleeding or bruising more easily than normal
feeling very tired
Your doctor will do blood tests to check your liver function during your treatment with GILOTRIF.
eye problems. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of eye problems which may include:
eye pain, swelling, redness, or tearing
blurred vision
sensitivity to light
other changes in your vision
heart problems. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of a heart problem which may include:
new or worsening shortness of breath while at rest or with activity
cough
tiredness
swelling of your ankles, feet, or legs
feeling that your heart is pounding or racing (palpitations)
sudden weight gain
The most common side effects of GILOTRIF include:
diarrhea
rash
mouth sores
nail infection
dry skin
acne
decreased appetite
itching
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all of the possible side effects of GILOTRIF. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store GILOTRIF?
Store GILOTRIF at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
Keep GILOTRIF in the original container and keep the container tightly closed.
Keep GILOTRIF away from moisture and light.
Safely throw away (discard) any GILOTRIF that is out of date or no longer needed.
Keep GILOTRIF and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about GILOTRIF
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use GILOTRIF for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give GILOTRIF to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
This Patient Information summarizes the most important information about GILOTRIF. If you would like more information about GILOTRIF, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about GILOTRIF that is written for health professionals.
For more information, go to www.gilotrif.com or call Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, In |
